Akorn recalls Fluticasone Propionate Nasal Spray (50 mcg) due to defective amber glass bottles that prevent proper product dispensing. This Rx-only medication was manufactured by Hi-Tech Pharmacal Co., Inc. in Amityville, NY.
Defective container: defect prevents product from dispensing as intended.
Akorn is recalling Fluticasone Propionate Nasal Spray (50 mcg) because the amber glass bottles have a defect that prevents the product from dispensing as intended. This affects prescription-only nasal spray medication that was manufactured by Hi-Tech Pharmacal Co., Inc. in Amityville, NY.
The defective container prevents the nasal spray from dispensing correctly. This means patients may not receive the full dose of medication they need, potentially reducing treatment effectiveness.
Prescription patients who own the recalled Fluticasone Propionate Nasal Spray (50 mcg) in amber glass bottles with NDC 50383-700-16 and lots 379073 or 379079. Those with the medication are most at risk.
Check for the amber glass bottle with the product name 'Fluticasone Propionate Nasal Spray, USP, 50 mcg'. The NDC code is 50383-700-16 and the lot numbers are 379073 or 379079. This medication is prescription-only.
Verify the NDC code 50383-700-16 and lot numbers 379073 or 379079 on the bottle.
The recall is for the container defect that prevents proper dispensing, not the medication itself. The product is safe to use if the container is functioning correctly.
Check for the amber glass bottle with NDC 50383-700-16 and lot numbers 379073 or 379079.
The recall does not specify a remedy, so contact your healthcare provider for guidance on next steps.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Akorn to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall D-1172-2022 — Akorn Akorn Hello, I own a Akorn that is covered by recall D-1172-2022 from Akorn. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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