Recall record at a glance
| Official record | D-1088-2017 |
|---|---|
| Category | Drug Recalls |
| Classification | Class III |
| FDA record status | Terminated |
| Recalling firm | Akorn Inc. |
| Report date | Aug 23, 2017 |
| Recall initiation date | Jul 12, 2017 |
| Quantity | 541,900 unit dose cups (5,419 trays) |
| Location | Lake Forest, IL, United States |
Official product description
Chlorhexidine Gluconate Oral Rinse, 0.12%, 15 mL Unit Dose Cup, a) unit dose cup (NDC 50383-720-15), b) 100-count tray (NDC 50383-720-19), Rx Only, Hi-Tech Pharmacal Co. Inc., Amityville, NY 11701.
Why the product was recalled
Crystallization with subpotent out of specification assay results for chlorhexidine.
Distribution information
Nationwide in the USA
How to read the classification
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Additional record details
Recall type: Voluntary: Firm initiated. Initial notification: Letter.
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