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Recall Observatory FDA recall evidence

Drug product

Hydrocortisone and Acetic Acid Otic Solution, USP, containing hydrocortisone (1%) and acetic acid (2%), 10 mL bottles, Rx Only, Hi-Tech Pharmacal, Amityville, NY 11701, Made in USA, NDC # 50383-901-10

D-0295-2016

August 21, 2015

Class III

Product summary

Firm
Akorn, Inc.
Event
Event 72351
Status
Terminated
Classification
Class III
Quantity
13,896 bottles
Official record key
drug-enforcement:D-0295-2016

Official wording

Reason: Defective Container: Product missing safety seal around the neck of the bottle. The product label indicates, "Tamper Evident: Do not use if printed seal around cap is broken or missing." Because the product is missing the approved component and is not consistent with the labeling, the lot is being recalled.

Code information: Lot # 346191, Exp. 12/2016

Distribution pattern: Nationwide and Puerto Rico

Derived failure modes

  • Unknown

    reason.no_named_rule · v1.0.0

    Defective Container: Product missing safety seal around the neck of the bottle. The product label indicates, "Tamper Evident: Do not use if printed seal around cap is broken or missing." Because the product is missing the approved component and is not consistent with the labeling, the lot is being recalled.