The Recall Desk
ModerateFDA (Drugs)·D-1088-2017·Announced 2017-08-23

Akorn Recalls Chlorhexidine Gluconate Oral Rinse Due to Crystallization

Akorn Inc is recalling Chlorhexidine Gluconate Oral Rinse unit dose cups because crystallization caused subpotent assay results.

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 III, which indicates the product is not likely to cause adverse health consequences. The issue is a subpotent assay result due to crystallization, which is a quality defect rather than a direct safety hazard like contamination or injury.

Plain-English summary

Akorn Inc is recalling Chlorhexidine Gluconate Oral Rinse, 0.12%, 15 mL Unit Dose Cups. The recall involves 541,900 unit dose cups, distributed nationwide in the USA. The affected product is identified by Lot 353394 with an expiration date of 10-2018.

The recall was initiated due to crystallization in the product, which resulted in subpotent assay results for chlorhexidine. This means the medication may not contain the intended amount of the active ingredient.

Consumers and healthcare providers should stop using the affected product and contact their pharmacist or healthcare provider for guidance. The product is prescription-only and was distributed by Hi-Tech Pharmacal Co. Inc.

The recalled product

Product
Chlorhexidine Gluconate Oral Rinse, 0.12%, 15 mL Unit Dose Cup, a) unit dose cup (NDC 50383-720-15), b) 100-count tray (NDC 50383-720-19), Rx Only, Hi-Tech Pharmacal Co. Inc., Amityville, NY 11701.
Manufacturer
Akorn Inc
Category
Drug — Oral Rinse
Hazard

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Lot numbers (2)

  • Lot: 353394
  • Exp 10-2018

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 3 recalled by Akorn 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.

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