December 2019 FDA Recall Drug by Akorn Inc
D-0839-2020 - Subpotent Drug

This Class II drug recall was voluntarily initiated by Akorn Inc on December 16, 2019 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.

Recall Number: D-0839-2020

Reason for Recall
Subpotent Drug: Low Out of specification (OOS) assay results for the hydrocortisone portion of this product.
Initiated
12-16-2019
Reported
02-19-2020
Quantity
16,078 bottles

Recall Profile & Regulatory Data

Event ID About Event ID
Numerical designation assigned by FDA to a specific recall event.
84913
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 and Puerto Rico
Termination Date About Termination Date
Date that FDA officially terminated the recall.
07-29-2022
Product Description About Product Description
Full technical description of the product.
Hydrocortisone and Acetic Acid Otic Solution, USP, 10 mL dropper bottle, Rx only, HI-TECH PHARMACAL CO., INC., Amityville, NY 11701; NDC 50383-901-10.

Batch or Lot Expiration Information

Lot# : 364667, Exp 12/20/2019