The Recall Desk
ModerateFDA (Drugs)·D-0301-2021·Announced 2021-03-24

Akorn Recalls Gabapentin Oral Solution Due to Impurity Specifications

Akorn, Inc. is recalling Gabapentin Oral Solution because it failed impurity specifications during stability testing. The product was distributed nationwide.

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, which typically involves a situation where use of, or exposure to, a violative product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences. The source text does not report any illnesses or injuries, and the hazard is a quality control failure (unknown impurity) rather than a known high-risk pathogen or structural defect.

Plain-English summary

Akorn, Inc. is recalling Gabapentin Oral Solution, 250 mg/5 mL, 5 mL per unit dose cup, four unit dose cups per tray, For Institutional Use Only, Rx only. The recall involves 8,183 unit dose cups distributed nationwide in the United States.

The recall was initiated because the product failed impurities/degradation specifications. Specifically, an out-of-specification unknown impurity was observed during 6-month stability testing. The affected lots are 369409 (Exp. 05/2021), 372393 (Exp. 01/2022), and 373112 (Exp. 04/2022).

This product is for institutional use only. Healthcare facilities and pharmacies should stop using the affected product and contact Akorn, Inc. for further instructions.

The recalled product

Product
Gabapentin Oral Solution, 250 mg/5 mL, 5 mL per unit dose cup, four unit dose cups per tray, For Institutional Use Only, Rx only, Hi-Tech Pharmacal Co., Inc, Amityville, NY 11701, NDC Tray: 50383-311-07; NDC Unit Dose Cup 50383-311-07
Manufacturer
Akorn, Inc.
Affected units
8,183

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 (6)

  • Lot 369409
  • Exp. Date 05/2021
  • Lot 372393
  • Exp. Date 01/2022
  • Lot 373112
  • Exp. Date 04/2022

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.