Recall record at a glance
| Official record | D-1089-2017 |
|---|---|
| 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 | 40,978 unit dose cups |
| Location | Lake Forest, IL, United States |
Official product description
Halyard 24-Hour Oral Care Kit q2, contains 2x15 mL Unit Dose Cups 0.12% Chlorhexidine Gluconate Oral Rinse. Manufactured by Halyard Health Inc., 5405 Windward Parkway, Alpharetta, GA 30004. Distributed by Halyard Sales, LLC Alpharetta, GA 30004. REF # 97012
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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