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Class III · Low risk Terminated Initiated Aug 21, 2015 (11 years ago)

Hydrocortisone and Acetic Acid Otic Solution

Class III — Low risk. Unlikely to cause harm, but violates FDA regulations.

Why it was recalled

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.

Cause type: Packaging defect

Failed child-resistant closures, leaks, cracked containers, or a defective delivery device. Packaging failures risk accidental exposure (especially to children) or product contamination. All packaging defect recalls.

What was recalled

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

Affected NDC 50383-0901-10

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Drug: Hydrocortisone

Recalling firm
Akorn, Inc.
NDC code
50383-901-10
Origin
IL, United States
Initiated by
Voluntary: Firm initiated
FDA recall number
D-0295-2016 · FDA notice

Low risk, still worth a check. Class III means the product is unlikely to cause harm but breaks an FDA rule (often labeling). If your lot matches, your pharmacy will normally swap it; there is no need for alarm. This recall is now terminated, which means the firm has finished removing the affected product; anything on pharmacy shelves today should be unaffected.

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