The Recall Desk
ModerateFDA (Drugs)·D-0182-2018·Announced 2018-01-17

KRS Global Biotechnology Recalls Iodochlorhydroxyquin Otic Powder Due to Labeling Error

KRS Global Biotechnology is recalling 40 jars of Iodochlorhydroxyquin Otic Powder because the Beyond Use Date exceeds the expiration of at least one ingredient.

What this means for you

Minor labeling or packaging issue, or a voluntary precautionary recall. Risk of harm is low but real — follow the manufacturer's instructions.

Our severity reasoning: The recall is classified as FDA Class II and involves a labeling error regarding expiration dates, which aligns with the rubric for minor labeling errors or low-risk contamination.

Plain-English summary

KRS Global Biotechnology, Inc. is recalling 40 jars of Iodochlorhydroxyquin 3%/ Boric Acid 10%/ Amphotericin 5% Otic Powder. The product is packaged in jars and is available by prescription only. The recall is due to a labeling error where the Beyond Use Date (BUD) exceeds the expiration date of at least one ingredient used to make the final product.

The affected product is identified by Lot 07282017@23 and has a Beyond Use Date of 1/24/2018. The product was distributed nationwide in the USA, Bermuda, and New Zealand.

Consumers and healthcare providers should stop using the product and contact their pharmacist or healthcare provider for instructions on how to return or dispose of the medication.

The recalled product

Product
Iodochlorhydroxyquin 3%/ Boric Acid 10%/ Amphotericin 5% Otic Powder packaged in jars, Rx Only, KRS Global Biotechnology, 791 Park of Commerce Blvd, Boca Raton, FL 33487.
Affected units
40

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Lot numbers (1)

  • Lot: 07282017@23 BUD: 1/24/2018

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 47 recalled by KRS Global Biotechnology, Inc under a single FDA (Drugs) recall action. The agency files each product separately, so the size of the action is not visible from this page alone.

See all 47 products in this recall →