PlainRecalls
FDA Drug Low Class III Terminated

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

Reported: November 25, 2015 Initiated: August 21, 2015 #D-0295-2016

Product Description

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

Reason for Recall

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.

Details

Recalling Firm
Akorn, Inc.
Units Affected
13,896 bottles
Distribution
Nationwide and Puerto Rico
Location
Lake Forest, IL

Frequently Asked Questions

What product 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. Recalled by Akorn, Inc.. Units affected: 13,896 bottles.
Why was this product 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.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Drug on November 25, 2015. Severity: Low. Recall number: D-0295-2016.