Severity
Low
FDA Drug recall · Reported April 4, 2018
Subpotent Drug: Product crystallization with accompanying low out of specification results for chlorhexidine assay.
Akorn, Inc. recalled 24-HOUR Oral Care q2 Kit with Ballard* Technology, containing 2 Toothbrush Packs with CHG… - a low-severity action.
24-HOUR Oral Care q2 Kit with Ballard* Technology, containing 2 Toothbrush Packs with CHG… was recalled by Akorn, Inc. in April 4, 2018. Reason: Subpotent Drug: Product crystallization with accompanying low out of specification results for chlorhexidine …. Check the official notice for the remedy. Verify recall #D-0612-2018 with the FDA Drug before acting.
The recall
Akorn, Inc. issued this low-severity FDA Drug recall-Subpotent Drug: Product crystallization with accompanying low out of specification results for chlorhexidine ….
Sourced from official FDA Drug enforcement records. Verify recall #D-0612-2018 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.
This FDA Drug action (record #D-0612-2018) was formally reported on April 4, 2018, with the manufacturer initiating the action on March 29, 2018. It is classified under Low severity (Class III), with a current status of Terminated. Akorn, Inc. is listed as the recalling firm, operating out of Lake Forest, IL. Federal records list the affected scope as 48,176 unit dose cups.
The documented reason for this recall is: Subpotent Drug: Product crystallization with accompanying low out of specification results for chlorhexidine assay. Distribution data in the federal record shows the product reached: Nationwide in the USA. Distribution scope directly affects the consumer exposure window and determines whether a recall remains regional or escalates into a nationwide advisory.
Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls, 5 from FDA Drug - clustering in a narrow category often points to a systemic quality-control or supplier issue rather than a one-off defect. Always verify the recall number against the official agency record before acting.
Where this recall sits in its category - 14,287 drugs & medications recalls on record
Of 101,704 recalls in the database, 24,878 are high severity, 72,426 moderate, and 4,400 low. This recall is classified low severity.
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Severity
Low
Affected scope
48,176 unit dose cups
Related Recalls
6
5 from same agency
24-HOUR Oral Care q2 Kit with Ballard* Technology, containing 2 Toothbrush Packs with CHG Solution, Chlorhexidine Gluconate Oral Rinse, 0.12%, 15 mL unit dose cup (NDC 50383-720-15), Rx Only, Hi-Tech Pharmacal Co., Inc. Amityville, NY 11701; Kit Manufactured by Halyard Health, Inc., 5405 Windward Parkway, Alpharetta, GA 30004; Distributed in the USA by Halyard Sales, LLC, Alpharetta, GA 30004, Product 97012.
Subpotent Drug: Product crystallization with accompanying low out of specification results for chlorhexidine assay.
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Food and Drug Administration |
| Severity class | Low (Class III) |
| Status | Terminated |
| Recall number | D-0612-2018 |
| Date reported | April 4, 2018 |
| Date initiated | March 29, 2018 |
| Recalling firm | Akorn, Inc. |
| Firm location | Lake Forest, IL |
| Affected scope | 48,176 unit dose cups |
| Distribution | Nationwide in the USA |
Profile values are sourced directly from the official FDA Drug enforcement record. Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
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