Akorn, Inc: Drug Recall

Recall #D-1471-2022 · 08/08/2022

Class III: Low Risk

Recall Details

Recall Number
D-1471-2022
Classification
Class III
Product Type
Drug
Recalling Firm
Akorn, Inc
Status
Ongoing
Date Initiated
08/08/2022
Location
Gurnee, IL, United States
Voluntary/Mandated
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Product Quantity
5,226 Cartons (60 vials/carton)

Reason for Recall

Identification of an unknown impurity at the 12-month stability point. Further investigation has identified the impurity as Timolol Phenol S-Oxide.

Product Description

Timolol Maleate Ophthalmic Solution, USP, 0.5%, 5 x 0.3 mL Single-Dose Vials, Rx Only, Sterile, Manufactured for: Akorn, Inc., Lake Forest, IL 60045. NDC 17478-189-24

Distribution Pattern

Distributed Nationwide in the USA

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