Akorn, Inc.: Drug Recall

Recall #D-1496-2022 · 08/31/2022

Class II: Risk

Recall Details

Recall Number
D-1496-2022
Classification
Class II
Product Type
Drug
Recalling Firm
Akorn, Inc.
Status
Terminated
Date Initiated
08/31/2022
Location
Gurnee, IL, United States
Voluntary/Mandated
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Product Quantity
48,636 tubes

Reason for Recall

cGMP Deviations: Turbidity discovered in Artificial Tears Ointment during sterility testing. Scope expanded to include other lots and products which potentially share the same root cause.

Product Description

Sodium Chloride Ophthalmic Ointment USP, 5%, Sterile, Net Wt 3.5 g (1/8 oz) tube, Mfg by: Akorn, Inc., Lake Forest , IL 600405, NDC 17478-622-35

Distribution Pattern

USA nationwide

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