August 2021 FDA Recall Drug by Akorn, Inc.
D-0802-2021 - Failed impurities/degradation specification

This Class II drug recall was voluntarily initiated by Akorn, Inc. on August 13, 2021 for the product Drug. The FDA reported the reason for recall as failed impurities/degradation specification. The product was distributed Nationwide and the recall is currently terminated.

Recall Number: D-0802-2021

Reason for Recall
Failed impurities/degradation specification: Out of Specification for an unknown impurity observed in topical product.
Initiated
08-13-2021
Reported
09-22-2021
Quantity
264 bottles; 48 bottles lot 372286 and 216 bottles lot 372289

Recall Profile & Regulatory Data

Event ID About Event ID
Numerical designation assigned by FDA to a specific recall event.
88488
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.
USA Nationwide
Termination Date About Termination Date
Date that FDA officially terminated the recall.
08-17-2022
Product Description About Product Description
Full technical description of the product.
Betamethasone Dipropionate Lotion USP (Augmented), 0.05%, packaged in a) 30 mL bottle (NDC 61748-480-30), b) 60 mL bottle (NDC 61748-480-60), Rx only, Manufactured by: Hi-Tech Pharmacal Co. Inc., Amityville,NY 11701

Batch or Lot Expiration Information

Lot# : a) 372286, 372289, Exp 1/31/2022, b) 372286, 372289, Exp 1/31/2022