Multi-event March 2018 FDA Recall Drug by Akorn, Inc.
This Multi-event Class III drug recall was voluntarily initiated by Akorn, Inc. on March 29, 2018 for the product Drug. The FDA reported the reason for recall as subpotent drug. The product was distributed Nationwide and the recall is currently terminated.
Reported Recall Events
Recall Number: D-0611-2018
Subpotent Drug: Product crystallization with accompanying low out of specification results for chlorhexidine assay.
03-29-2018
04-04-2018
56,1800 unit dose cups
Recall Profile & Regulatory Data
Class III - is a situation in which use of, or exposure to, a violative product is not likely to cause adverse health consequences.
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 in the USA
04-22-2020
Product Description About Product Description
Full technical description of the product.
Full technical description of the product.
Chlorhexidine Gluconate Oral Rinse, 0.12%, 15 mL unit dose cups (NDC 50383-720-15) packaged in 100-count (10 x 10) cups per case pack (NDC 50383-720-18 or 50383-720-19), Rx Only, Hi-Tech Pharmacal Co., Inc., Amityville, NY 11701.
Batch or Lot Expiration Information
Lot# : 350836, Exp 05/18
Recall Number: D-0612-2018
Subpotent Drug: Product crystallization with accompanying low out of specification results for chlorhexidine assay.
03-29-2018
04-04-2018
48,176 unit dose cups
Recall Profile & Regulatory Data
Class III - is a situation in which use of, or exposure to, a violative product is not likely to cause adverse health consequences.
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 in the USA
04-22-2020
Product Description About Product Description
Full technical description of the product.
Full technical description of the product.
24-HOUR Oral Care q2 Kit with Ballard* Technology, containing 2 Toothbrush Packs with CHG Solution, Chlorhexidine Gluconate Oral Rinse, 0.12%, 15 mL unit dose cup (NDC 50383-720-15), Rx Only, Hi-Tech Pharmacal Co., Inc. Amityville, NY 11701; Kit Manufactured by Halyard Health, Inc., 5405 Windward Parkway, Alpharetta, GA 30004; Distributed in the USA by Halyard Sales, LLC, Alpharetta, GA 30004, Product 97012.
Batch or Lot Expiration Information
Lot# Chlorhexidine Gluconate Oral Rinse
Lot# 350836, Exp 05/18 contained within kit
Lot# : 0202511399, 0202511400, 0202543553, Exp 03/18; 0202518977, 0202538282, 0202538283, 0202538284, 0202538285, 0202543552, 0202642220, 0202642224, 0202642225, Exp 04/18
Recall Number: D-0613-2018
Subpotent Drug: Product crystallization with accompanying low out of specification results for chlorhexidine assay.
03-29-2018
04-04-2018
20,587 unit dose cups
Recall Profile & Regulatory Data
Class III - is a situation in which use of, or exposure to, a violative product is not likely to cause adverse health consequences.
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 in the USA
04-22-2020
Product Description About Product Description
Full technical description of the product.
Full technical description of the product.
24-HOUR Oral Care q4 Kit with Ballard* Technology, containing 2 Toothbrush Packs with CHG Solution, Chlorhexidine Gluconate Oral Rinse, 0.12%, 15 mL unit dose cup (NDC 50383-720-15), Rx Only, Hi-Tech Pharmacal Co., Inc. Amityville, NY 11701; Kit Manufactured by Halyard Health, Inc., 5405 Windward Parkway, Alpharetta, GA 30004; Distributed in the USA by Halyard Sales, LLC, Alpharetta, GA 30004, Product 97014.
Batch or Lot Expiration Information
Lot# Chlorhexidine Gluconate Oral Rinse
Lot# 350836, Exp 05/18 contained within kit
Lot# : 0202522468, 0202522470, Exp 03/18; 0202518966, 0202522469, 0202522471, 0202533449, 0202533456, 0202533463, 0202543351, 0202548200, Exp 04/18
