US Drug Recall Register
Class III · Low risk Terminated Initiated Jul 12, 2017 (9 years ago)

Chlorhexidine Gluconate Oral Rinse, 0.12%, 15 mL Unit Dose Cup, a) unit dose cup (NDC…

Class III — Low risk. Unlikely to cause harm, but violates FDA regulations.

Why it was recalled

Crystallization with subpotent out of specification assay results for chlorhexidine.

What was recalled

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.

Recalling firm
Akorn Inc
NDC code
50383-720-15
Origin
IL, United States
Initiated by
Voluntary: Firm initiated
FDA recall number
D-1088-2017

What should you do? A recall doesn't always mean your specific bottle is affected - it often applies to certain lots only. Check the lot number on your package against the FDA notice, and talk to your pharmacist before stopping any medication.

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