Akorn, Inc.: Drug Recall

Recall #D-0004-2022 · 10/04/2021

Class II: Risk

Recall Details

Recall Number
D-0004-2022
Classification
Class II
Product Type
Drug
Recalling Firm
Akorn, Inc.
Status
Terminated
Date Initiated
10/04/2021
Location
Lake Forest, IL, United States
Voluntary/Mandated
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Product Quantity
10,210 bottles

Reason for Recall

Microbial Contamination of Sterile Products: Confirmed sterility failure identified during stability testing at the 12-month time point.

Product Description

Betaxolol Ophthalmic Solution, USP, 0.5%, (Betaxolol HCl 5.6 mg/mL), 5 mL dropper bottle, Rx only, Sterile, Manufactured by: Akorn, Inc., Lake Forest, IL 60045. Carton NDC: 17478-705-10, Bottle NDC 17478-705-11

Distribution Pattern

Distributed Nationwide in the USA

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