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Class II · Moderate risk Ongoing Initiated Apr 26, 2023 (3 years ago)

Albuterol Sulfate Syrup

Class II — Moderate risk. May cause temporary or reversible harm; serious harm unlikely.

Why it was recalled

CGMP Deviations: Firm went out of business and could no longer continue stability studies.

Cause type: Stability / shelf life

The product degraded or failed stability testing before its labeled expiry. Heat, moisture or time can break the drug down into degradants or reduce potency. All stability / shelf life recalls.

What was recalled

Albuterol Sulfate Syrup, 2mg (base), 16 fl oz (473 mL) per bottle, Rx only, Distributed by: Akorn Operating Company LLC, Gurnee, IL 60031. ALL NDCs

Drug: Albuterol

Recalling firm
Akorn, Inc.
Origin
IL, United States
Initiated by
Voluntary: Firm initiated
FDA recall number
D-0783-2023 · FDA notice

Check, then ask. Class II means harm is possible but usually temporary or reversible. Find the lot number on your package; if it matches, ask your pharmacist about a replacement. Do not simply stop a prescribed medication on your own - the gap can be riskier than the recall.

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Class III · Low risk

Albuterol Sulfate

Failed Stability Specifications: Out of specification results was observed in Induction Port during the analysis of Particle size distribution at the 12-month time point.

Ongoing Stability / shelf life Cipla USA, Inc. NDC 69097-142-60 D-0593-2025
Class I · High risk

Albuterol Sulfate Inhalation Aerosol

Defective container: empty inhaler and leakage observed through the inhaler valve due to partially missing bottom seat (gasket).

Terminated Packaging defect Cipla USA, Inc. NDC 69097-142-60 D-0938-2023

Other recalls by Akorn, Inc.

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