Hydrocortisone Acetic Acid Otic Solution (Vintage Pharmaceuticals) – impurity risk (2012)
Class III: A situation in which use of, or exposure to, a violative product is not likely to cause adverse health consequences
Class III recall indicates unlikely adverse health consequences.
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According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Product
HYDROCORTISONE and ACETIC ACID OTIC SOLUTION, USP, 10 mL bottle, Rx only, Mfg. for: QUALITEST PHARMACEUTICALS, HUNTSVILLE, AL 35811; NDC 0603-7039-39; UPC 3 0603-7039-39 7.
Brand
Vintage Pharmaceuticals LLC DBA Qualitest Pharmaceuticals
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Lot #: L072B11A, Exp 8/12, L102C11A, L103C11A, Exp 10/12, L046D11A, L082F11A, L089F11A, Exp 11/12, L148J11A, L149J11A, L150J11A, Exp 03/13, and L151J11A, Exp 04/13
Products Sold
Lot #: L072B11A, Exp 8/12; L102C11A, L103C11A, Exp 10/12; L046D11A, L082F11A, L089F11A, Exp 11/12; L148J11A, L149J11A, L150J11A, Exp 03/13; and L151J11A, Exp 04/13
Vintage Pharmaceuticals LLC DBA Qualitest Pharmaceuticals is recalling HYDROCORTISONE and ACETIC ACID OTIC SOLUTION, USP, 10 mL bottle, Rx only, Mfg. for: QUALITEST PHARM due to Impurities/Degradation Products: Out of specificiation results for impurities at the 18-month room temperature time point.. This is a Class I recall, indicating a high risk of serious health consequences. Based on FDA drug enforcement report.
Summary derived from FDA notice
Reason for Recall
As stated by FDA
Impurities/Degradation Products: Out of specificiation results for impurities at the 18-month room temperature time point.
Recommended Action
Per FDA guidance
Consumers should stop using the product and contact the recalling firm, their healthcare provider, or return it to the place of purchase.
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For complete details and official instructions, check the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) directly.
View official FDA recall noticePage updated: Jan 7, 2026