Akorn, Inc. is recalling 14,712 bottles of Prednisolone (prednisolone) Oral Solution USP, 15 mg per 5 mL, because the containers have incomplete induction seals. This recall involves 240 mL bottles sold under the HI-TECH PHARMACAL brand name. No injuries or illnesses have been reported in connection with this defect to date.
The incomplete seals on the medication bottles can lead to a loss of product integrity, potentially allowing contaminants into the solution or causing the medication to degrade prematurely. This may result in decreased effectiveness of the steroid treatment or a risk of infection.
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Recall #: D-1361-2022; Distributed quantity: 14,712 bottles
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