FDA Drug Recalls

Recalls / Class III

Class IIID-1411-2012

Product

HYDROCORTISONE and ACETIC ACID OTIC SOLUTION, USP, 10 mL bottle, Rx only, Mfg. for: QUALITEST PHARMACEUTICALS, HUNTSVILLE, AL 35811; NDC 0603-7039-39; UPC 3 0603-7039-39 7.

Affected lot / code info
Lot #: L072B11A, Exp 8/12; L102C11A, L103C11A, Exp 10/12; L046D11A, L082F11A, L089F11A, Exp 11/12; L148J11A, L149J11A, L150J11A, Exp 03/13; and L151J11A, Exp 04/13

Why it was recalled

Impurities/Degradation Products: Out of specificiation results for impurities at the 18-month room temperature time point.

Recalling firm

Firm
Vintage Pharmaceuticals LLC DBA Qualitest Pharmaceuticals
Notification channel
Letter
Type
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Address
120 Vintage Dr NE, Huntsville, Alabama 35811-8216

Distribution

Quantity
54,431 bottles
Distribution pattern
Nationwide and Puerto Rico.

Timeline

Recall initiated
2012-07-06
FDA classified
2012-07-11
Posted by FDA
2012-07-18
Terminated
2013-02-01
Status
Terminated

Source: openFDA Drug Enforcement endpoint. Recall record D-1411-2012. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.