FDA Drug Recalls

Recalls / Class III

Class IIID-1471-2016

Product

Acetasol HC (hydrocortisone and acetic acid otic solution USP) , Rx Only, 10 mL bottle, Manufactured by: Actavis Midatlantic LLC 1877 Kawai Road Lincolnton, NJ 28092 USA, NDC 0472-0882-82

Affected lot / code info
L503092, Exp 04/2016

Why it was recalled

Failed Impurities/Degradation Specifications: Out of specification (OOS) results for related compound G were obtained at 12-month (at expiry) stability time-point for room temperature sample(s).

Recalling firm

Firm
Actavis Inc
Notification channel
Letter
Type
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Address
400 Interpace Pkwy, Parsippany, New Jersey 07054-1120

Distribution

Quantity
672 bottles
Distribution pattern
Nationwide and Puerto Rico

Timeline

Recall initiated
2016-08-02
FDA classified
2016-08-24
Posted by FDA
2016-08-31
Terminated
2017-02-08
Status
Terminated

Source: openFDA Drug Enforcement endpoint. Recall record D-1471-2016. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.