August 2018 FDA Recall Drug by Akorn, Inc.
D-1183-2018 - Failed Impurities/Degradation Specifications

This Class II drug recall was voluntarily initiated by Akorn, Inc. on August 24, 2018 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.

Recall Number: D-1183-2018

Reason for Recall
Failed Impurities/Degradation Specifications: Out of specification (OOS) results for unspecified impurity.
Initiated
08-24-2018
Reported
09-12-2018
Quantity
23,788 100-count bottles

Recall Profile & Regulatory Data

Event ID About Event ID
Numerical designation assigned by FDA to a specific recall event.
80880
Classification About Classification
Relative degree of health hazard assigned by FDA.
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.
Terminated
Recalling Firm About Recalling Firm
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.
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Product Type About Product Type
Broad category of product being recalled.
Drugs
Initial Notification About Initial Notification
Method by which the firm first notified the public.
Letter
Distribution Pattern About Distribution Pattern
General area of initial distribution.
Nationwide in the USA
Termination Date About Termination Date
Date that FDA officially terminated the recall.
11-06-2020
Product Description About Product Description
Full technical description of the product.
Ethosuximide Capsules, USP, 250 mg, 100 capsules per bottle, Rx only, Mfg For VersaPharm Incorporated, Maroerre, GA 30062. Mfg By: Swiss Caps AG, Kirchberg, Switzerland. NDC: 61748-025-01

Batch or Lot Expiration Information

Lot# Lots: 1165280100, 1165280101, EXP 3/2019