Multi-event April 2015 FDA Recall Drug by Akorn, Inc.
This Multi-event Class II drug recall was voluntarily initiated by Akorn, Inc. on April 7, 2015 for the product Drug. The FDA reported the reason for recall as failed impurities/degradation specifications. The product was distributed Nationwide and the recall is currently terminated.
Reported Recall Events
Recall Number: D-1130-2015
Failed Impurities/Degradation Specifications
04-07-2015
06-17-2015
N/A
Recall Profile & Regulatory Data
Class II - is a situation in which use of, or exposure to, a violative product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences or where the probability of serious adverse health consequences is remote
Enforcement Status About Enforcement Status
Current regulatory stage of the recall event.
Current regulatory stage of the recall event.
Terminated
Recalling Firm About Recalling Firm
The firm responsible for the recall.
The firm responsible for the recall.
Akorn, Inc.
Voluntary / Mandated About Voluntary / Mandated
Indicates if the firm acted on its own or under FDA order.
Indicates if the firm acted on its own or under FDA order.
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Drugs
Initial Notification About Initial Notification
Method by which the firm first notified the public.
Method by which the firm first notified the public.
Letter
Distribution Pattern About Distribution Pattern
General area of initial distribution.
General area of initial distribution.
Nationwide including Puerto Rico
11-29-2017
Product Description About Product Description
Full technical description of the product.
Full technical description of the product.
Hydroxyzine Hydrochloride, oral solution, 10 mg per 5 mL, 16 fl oz (473 ml) bottle, Rx only, Manufactured by Hi-Tech Pharmacal Co., Inc., Amityville, NY, NDC 50383-0796-16
Batch or Lot Expiration Information
Lot# 620984, 620987, Exp 04/2015; 621481, 621484, 621752, 621754 Exp 05/2015; 621875, 622239 Exp 06/2015; 622742, 622745, 623371 Exp 08/2015; 623374, 623820, 623823 Exp 09/2015; 624265, 624268 Exp 10/2015; 624824, 624827 Exp 11/2015; 625472, 625475 Exp 01/2016; 625783, 625786, 626447, 626450 02/2016; 627683, 627797 Exp 05/2016; 627800 Exp 06/2016; 629094, 629097, 629100, 629103 Exp 08/2016; 629928 Exp 09/2016; 629931, 630480, 630483 Exp 10/2016; 630874, 630877, 631513 Exp 12/2016
Recall Number: D-1129-2015
Failed Impurities/Degradation Specifications
04-07-2015
06-17-2015
424,174 bottles
Recall Profile & Regulatory Data
Class II - is a situation in which use of, or exposure to, a violative product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences or where the probability of serious adverse health consequences is remote
Enforcement Status About Enforcement Status
Current regulatory stage of the recall event.
Current regulatory stage of the recall event.
Terminated
Recalling Firm About Recalling Firm
The firm responsible for the recall.
The firm responsible for the recall.
Akorn, Inc.
Voluntary / Mandated About Voluntary / Mandated
Indicates if the firm acted on its own or under FDA order.
Indicates if the firm acted on its own or under FDA order.
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Drugs
Initial Notification About Initial Notification
Method by which the firm first notified the public.
Method by which the firm first notified the public.
Letter
Distribution Pattern About Distribution Pattern
General area of initial distribution.
General area of initial distribution.
Nationwide including Puerto Rico
11-29-2017
Product Description About Product Description
Full technical description of the product.
Full technical description of the product.
Hydroxyzine Hydrochloride, oral solution, 10 mg per 5 mL, 16 fl oz (473 ml) bottle, Rx only, Manufactured for KVK-Tech, Inc., Newtown, PA by Hi-Tech Pharmacal Co., Inc., Amityville, NY, NDC 10702-0052-16
Batch or Lot Expiration Information
Lot# 621637, 621640 Exp 05/2015; 622748, 622751 Exp 08/2015; 623599, 623602 Exp 09/2015; 624132, 624135 Exp 10/2015; 628282, 628285, 628288, 628291 Exp 06/2016; 628850, 628853, 628856, 628859 Exp 07/2016, 629797, 629800, 629803, 629806 Exp 09/2016
