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Class III · Low risk Terminated Initiated Apr 15, 2022 (4 years ago)

Lidocaine Hydrochloride Oral Topical Solution

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

Why it was recalled

Failed viscosity specification - product was below specificcation

Cause type: Failed specification

A physical or chemical test other than potency, dissolution, impurity or stability failed - pH, viscosity, appearance, tablet integrity, fill volume. A product outside its own specification may not perform as designed, even if the active ingredient is present. All failed specification recalls.

What was recalled

Lidocaine Hydrochloride Oral Topical Solution, USP (Viscous) 2%, 100 mL per bottle, Rx only, Manufactured by Hi-Tech Pharmacal Co., Inc. Amityville, NY 11701, NDC 50383-775-04

Affected NDC 50383-0775-04

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Drug: Lidocaine

Recalling firm
Akorn, Inc.
NDC code
50383-775-04
Origin
IL, United States
Initiated by
Voluntary: Firm initiated
FDA recall number
D-0846-2022 · 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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Class II · Moderate risk

Lidocaine Ointment USP

Failed Content Uniformity Specifications. Out of Specification for Assay during analysis at the 24- month long term stability station, at (25¿C,60%RH).

Ongoing Wrong potency / content Sun Pharma /Taro D-0848-2026
Class III · Low risk

Lidolog Kit

Labeling: Not Elsewhere Classified: The label wrap covers the barcode, making it hard to scan

Ongoing Labeling / mix-up Asclemed USA Inc. D-0713-2026

Other recalls by Akorn, Inc.

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