Why it was recalled
CGMP Deviations:
Product description
Artificial Tears Solution, Lubricant Eye Drops, Polyvinyl Alcohol 1.4%, 15 mL (0.5 fl. oz.) per bottle, Sterile, Manufactured by: Akorn, Inc., Lake Forest, IL 60045. NDC: 17478-060-12
Lot numbers, UPCs & expiration codes
Lot: 0L44A, 0L52A, 0L51A, 0L77A, 0L75A, EXP 10/31/2022; 0M02A, 0M01A, EXP 11/30/2022; 1C81A, EXP 2/28/2023; 1D02A, 1D03A, EXP 3/31/2023; 1E10A, 1E08A, 1E23A, 1E26A, 1E25A, 1E27A, 1E33A, EXP 4/30/2023; 1F46A, EXP 5/31/2023; 1G49A, 1G50A, 1G67A, EXP 6/30/2023; 1H04A, 1H74A,1H76A, 1H05A, 1H07A, 1H15A, 1H13A, 1H95A, EXP 7/31/2023; 1J44A, 1J20A, EXP 8/31/2023;
Where it was sold
Nationwide in the USA
What to do if you have this product
- Compare the lot number and expiration date on your package with the codes above.
- Don't stop taking a prescription medicine on your own. Call your pharmacist or doctor; they can confirm whether your supply is affected and arrange a replacement.
- If you have symptoms you think are related, contact your doctor. In an emergency call 911.
- Report side effects to FDA MedWatch at 1-800-FDA-1088.
Recall details
- Recall number
- D-0134-2023
- Classification
- Class II
- Status
- Ongoing
- Recall initiated
- Oct 13, 2022
- FDA report date
- Jan 25, 2023
- Quantity
- 967,075 bottles
- Recall type
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Recalling firm
- Akorn, Inc.
Original FDA data
Every field from FDA enforcement report D-0134-2023, exactly as published.
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- City
- Gurnee
- State
- IL
- Status
- Ongoing
- Country
- United States
- Event ID
- 90948
- Address
- 5605 Centerpoint Ct Ste A
- Code information
- Lot: 0L44A, 0L52A, 0L51A, 0L77A, 0L75A, EXP 10/31/2022; 0M02A, 0M01A, EXP 11/30/2022; 1C81A, EXP 2/28/2023; 1D02A, 1D03A, EXP 3/31/2023; 1E10A, 1E08A, 1E23A, 1E26A, 1E25A, 1E27A, 1E33A, EXP 4/30/2023; 1F46A, EXP 5/31/2023; 1G49A, 1G50A, 1G67A, EXP 6/30/2023; 1H04A, 1H74A,1H76A, 1H05A, 1H07A, 1H15A, 1H13A, 1H95A, EXP 7/31/2023; 1J44A, 1J20A, EXP 8/31/2023;
- Postal code
- 60031-5278
- Report date
- Jan 25, 2023
- Product type
- Drugs
- Recall number
- D-0134-2023
- Classification
- Class II
- Recalling firm
- Akorn, Inc.
- Product quantity
- 967,075 bottles
- Reason for recall
- CGMP Deviations:
- Voluntary / mandated
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Product description
- Artificial Tears Solution, Lubricant Eye Drops, Polyvinyl Alcohol 1.4%, 15 mL (0.5 fl. oz.) per bottle, Sterile, Manufactured by: Akorn, Inc., Lake Forest, IL 60045. NDC: 17478-060-12
- Distribution pattern
- Nationwide in the USA
- Recall initiation date
- Oct 13, 2022
- Initial firm notification
- Letter
- Center classification date
- Jan 13, 2023