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Moderate recall: A hazard has been identified, with no injuries reported yet. Follow the steps below.

Akorn, Inc. 2022-05-11 Health moderate FDA
Health · FDA · Recall #FDA-D-0846-2022

Lidocaine Hydrochloride Oral Topical Solution, USP (Viscous) 2%, 100 mL per bottle, Rx… Recall

Issued May 11, 2022 · Akorn, Inc.

In May 2022, Akorn, Inc. recalled the Lidocaine Hydrochloride Oral Topical Solution, USP (Viscous) 2%, 100 mL per bottle, Rx…, a moderate health recall reported by the FDA. Affected owners are eligible for a voluntary. Here is what the hazard is and exactly what to do about it.

Compiled by Maya Ellison, RecallCheckr

What this means for you

Failed viscosity specification - product was below specificcation

What you should do

  1. 1 Stop using Lidocaine Hydrochloride Oral Topical Solution, USP (Viscous) 2%, 100 mL per bottle, Rx… right away.
  2. 2 Set it aside where it won't be used by mistake.
  3. 3 Contact Akorn, Inc. to arrange your voluntary. See the official notice below for contact details.
  4. 4 Keep the product until your remedy is fully processed. You may need it.
Official remedy (Voluntary):

Recall details

Brand
Akorn, Inc.
Category
Health
Recall date
May 11, 2022
Units affected
Not reported
Sold at
Nationwide USA and Puerto Rico
Recall number
FDA-D-0846-2022
Made in
United States
Issuing agency
FDA

In context

  • Akorn, Inc. has 63 recalls in our database.
  • We're tracking 3,576 Health recalls in our database.
  • This is the 870th Health recall we've logged in 2022.
Read the official FDA notice

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