FDA Drug Recalls

Recalls / Class III

Class IIID-1173-2014

Product

DermOtic Oil (fluocinolone acetonide) 0.01% Ear Drops, 20 mL bottle, Rx only Manufactured and Distributed by: Hill Dermaceuticals, Inc. Sanford, Florida 32773 NDC 28105-160-20

Affected lot / code info
12H028B exp. 01/14

Why it was recalled

Subpotent Drug: The active ingredient, fluocinolone acetonide, was found to be subpotent during the firm's routine testing.

Recalling firm

Firm
Hill Dermaceuticals, Inc.
Notification channel
Two or more of the following: Email, Fax, Letter, Press Release, Telephone, Visit
Type
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Address
2650 S Mellonville Ave, N/A, Sanford, Florida 32773-9311

Distribution

Quantity
4,080 bottles
Distribution pattern
Nationwide and Puerto Rico

Timeline

Recall initiated
2014-01-31
FDA classified
2014-03-24
Posted by FDA
2014-04-02
Terminated
2015-02-03
Status
Terminated

Source: openFDA Drug Enforcement endpoint. Recall record D-1173-2014. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.

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