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Class II: temporary or reversible health riskTerminated

Akorn Hydroxyzine Hydrochloride Recall

Hydroxyzine Hydrochloride, oral solution, 10 mg per 5 mL, 16 fl oz (473 ml) bottle, Rx…

Akorn, Inc. · Lake Forest, IL

Risk level
Class II
Reported by FDA
Jun 17, 2015
Recall ID
D-1129-2015
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Summary

Akorn recalled Hydroxyzine Hydrochloride starting Apr 7, 2015. The FDA classified it as Class II (temporary or reversible health risk) and published enforcement report D-1129-2015 on Jun 17, 2015. Reason: Failed Impurities/Degradation Specifications. Status: Terminated.

Why it was recalled

Failed Impurities/Degradation Specifications

Product description

Hydroxyzine Hydrochloride, oral solution, 10 mg per 5 mL, 16 fl oz (473 ml) bottle, Rx only, Manufactured for KVK-Tech, Inc., Newtown, PA by Hi-Tech Pharmacal Co., Inc., Amityville, NY, NDC 10702-0052-16

Lot numbers, UPCs & expiration codes

Lot# 621637, 621640 Exp 05/2015; 622748, 622751 Exp 08/2015; 623599, 623602 Exp 09/2015; 624132, 624135 Exp 10/2015; 628282, 628285, 628288, 628291 Exp 06/2016; 628850, 628853, 628856, 628859 Exp 07/2016, 629797, 629800, 629803, 629806 Exp 09/2016

Where it was sold

Nationwide including Puerto Rico

What to do if you have this product

  • Compare the lot number and expiration date on your package with the codes above.
  • Don't stop taking a prescription medicine on your own. Call your pharmacist or doctor; they can confirm whether your supply is affected and arrange a replacement.
  • If you have symptoms you think are related, contact your doctor. In an emergency call 911.
  • Report side effects to FDA MedWatch at 1-800-FDA-1088.

Recall details

Recall number
D-1129-2015
Classification
Class II
Status
Terminated
Recall initiated
Apr 7, 2015
FDA report date
Jun 17, 2015
Quantity
424,174 bottles
Recall type
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Recalling firm
Akorn, Inc.

Original FDA data

Every field from FDA enforcement report D-1129-2015, exactly as published.

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City
Lake Forest
State
IL
Status
Terminated
Country
United States
Event ID
71033
Address
1925 W. Field Court, Suite 300
Code information
Lot# 621637, 621640 Exp 05/2015; 622748, 622751 Exp 08/2015; 623599, 623602 Exp 09/2015; 624132, 624135 Exp 10/2015; 628282, 628285, 628288, 628291 Exp 06/2016; 628850, 628853, 628856, 628859 Exp 07/2016, 629797, 629800, 629803, 629806 Exp 09/2016
Postal code
60045
Report date
Jun 17, 2015
Product type
Drugs
Recall number
D-1129-2015
Classification
Class II
Recalling firm
Akorn, Inc.
Product quantity
424,174 bottles
Termination date
Nov 29, 2017
Reason for recall
Failed Impurities/Degradation Specifications
Voluntary / mandated
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Product description
Hydroxyzine Hydrochloride, oral solution, 10 mg per 5 mL, 16 fl oz (473 ml) bottle, Rx only, Manufactured for KVK-Tech, Inc., Newtown, PA by Hi-Tech Pharmacal Co., Inc., Amityville, NY, NDC 10702-0052-16
Distribution pattern
Nationwide including Puerto Rico
Recall initiation date
Apr 7, 2015
Initial firm notification
Letter
Center classification date
Jun 9, 2015

How we source this data

Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration enforcement report D-1129-2015, published Jun 17, 2015. View the source record (openFDA) · FDA enforcement reports

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