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Class III: unlikely to cause harmTerminated

Akron Pharma Dibucaine 1% Hemorrhoidal Ointment Recall

DIBUCAINE 1% HEMORRHOIDAL OINTMENT, 1 oz

Akron Pharma, Inc. · Fairfield, NJ

Risk level
Class III
Reported by FDA
Mar 15, 2023
Recall ID
D-0454-2023
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Summary

Akron Pharma recalled Dibucaine 1% Hemorrhoidal Ointment starting Feb 17, 2023. The FDA classified it as Class III (unlikely to cause harm) and published enforcement report D-0454-2023 on Mar 15, 2023. Reason: Labeling: Incorrect or Missing Lot and/or Exp Date. Status: Terminated.

Why it was recalled

Labeling: Incorrect or Missing Lot and/or Exp Date

Product description

DIBUCAINE 1% HEMORRHOIDAL OINTMENT, 1 oz. (28 gm), Manufactured for: Akron Pharma Inc. Fairfield NJ 07004, NDC 71399-2829-1

Lot numbers, UPCs & expiration codes

Lot #: 2206016, Exp. date 05/2024

Where it was sold

Nationwide within the United States

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-0454-2023
Classification
Class III
Status
Terminated
Recall initiated
Feb 17, 2023
FDA report date
Mar 15, 2023
Quantity
4,416 tubes
Recall type
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Recalling firm
Akron Pharma, Inc.

Original FDA data

Every field from FDA enforcement report D-0454-2023, exactly as published.

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City
Fairfield
State
NJ
Status
Terminated
Country
United States
Event ID
91785
Address
373 Us Highway 46 Ste 117
Code information
Lot #: 2206016, Exp. date 05/2024
Postal code
07004-2456
Report date
Mar 15, 2023
Product type
Drugs
Recall number
D-0454-2023
Classification
Class III
Recalling firm
Akron Pharma, Inc.
Product quantity
4,416 tubes
Termination date
Sep 9, 2024
Reason for recall
Labeling: Incorrect or Missing Lot and/or Exp Date
Voluntary / mandated
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Product description
DIBUCAINE 1% HEMORRHOIDAL OINTMENT, 1 oz. (28 gm), Manufactured for: Akron Pharma Inc. Fairfield NJ 07004, NDC 71399-2829-1
Distribution pattern
Nationwide within the United States
Recall initiation date
Feb 17, 2023
Initial firm notification
Letter
Center classification date
Mar 9, 2023

How we source this data

Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration enforcement report D-0454-2023, published Mar 15, 2023. View the source record (openFDA) · FDA enforcement reports

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