Recall record at a glance
| Official record | D-0392-2016 |
|---|---|
| Category | Drug Recalls |
| Classification | Class II |
| FDA record status | Terminated |
| Recalling firm | Geritrex Corp |
| Report date | Dec 9, 2015 |
| Recall initiation date | Oct 27, 2015 |
| Quantity | 844,704 suppositories |
| Location | Mount Vernon, NY, United States |
Official product description
GRx HiCort 25 (hydrocortisone acetate 25 mg) Suppositories, 12-count box, Rx only, Distributed by Geritrex Corporation Mount Vernon, NY 10550, NDC 54162-015-12
Why the product was recalled
Marketed without an Approved NDA/ANDA: FDA has determined that the products are unapproved new drugs and misbranded.
Distribution information
Nationwide
How to read the classification
FDA Class II indicates a situation in which use of or exposure to the product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences, or where the probability of serious consequences is remote. The classification shown here comes from the FDA record.
Additional record details
Recall type: Voluntary: Firm initiated. Initial notification: Two or more of the following: Email, Fax, Letter, Press Release, Telephone, Visit.
What to do next
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