Why it was recalled
CGMP Deviations:
Product description
ERYTHROMYCIN OPHTHALMIC OINTMENT USP 0.5%, Net Weight: 3.5g (1/8 oz) per tube, Rx Only, Manufactured by: Akorn, Inc., Lake Forest, IL 60045. NDC: 17478-070-35
Lot numbers, UPCs & expiration codes
Lot: 0L58A, EXP 10/31/2022; 1B21A, 1B31A, EXP 1/31/2023; 1C44A, 1C58A, 1C58B, EXP 2/28/2023; 1E13A, 1E24A, EXP 4/30/2023; 1C57A, EXP 2/28/2023; 1G60A, 1G62A, 1G63A, EXP 6/30/2023; 1J34B, 1J40A, 1J21A, EXP 8/31/2023; 1K74A, EXP 9/30/2023; 1L93A, 1L96B, 1L96A, EXP 10/31/2023; 1M25A, 1M24A, 1M31A, EXP 11/30/2023; 2A02A, 2A10A, EXP 12/31/2023; 2C07A, EXP 2/29/2024; 2D47A, EXP 3/31/2024; 2E50A, 2E51A, EXP 4/30/2024;
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-0138-2023
- Classification
- Class II
- Status
- Ongoing
- Recall initiated
- Oct 13, 2022
- FDA report date
- Jan 25, 2023
- Quantity
- 1,109,600 tubes
- Recall type
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Recalling firm
- Akorn, Inc.
Original FDA data
Every field from FDA enforcement report D-0138-2023, exactly as published.
Show all FDA fields
- City
- Gurnee
- State
- IL
- Status
- Ongoing
- Country
- United States
- Event ID
- 90948
- Address
- 5605 Centerpoint Ct Ste A
- Code information
- Lot: 0L58A, EXP 10/31/2022; 1B21A, 1B31A, EXP 1/31/2023; 1C44A, 1C58A, 1C58B, EXP 2/28/2023; 1E13A, 1E24A, EXP 4/30/2023; 1C57A, EXP 2/28/2023; 1G60A, 1G62A, 1G63A, EXP 6/30/2023; 1J34B, 1J40A, 1J21A, EXP 8/31/2023; 1K74A, EXP 9/30/2023; 1L93A, 1L96B, 1L96A, EXP 10/31/2023; 1M25A, 1M24A, 1M31A, EXP 11/30/2023; 2A02A, 2A10A, EXP 12/31/2023; 2C07A, EXP 2/29/2024; 2D47A, EXP 3/31/2024; 2E50A, 2E51A, EXP 4/30/2024;
- Postal code
- 60031-5278
- Report date
- Jan 25, 2023
- Product type
- Drugs
- Recall number
- D-0138-2023
- Classification
- Class II
- Recalling firm
- Akorn, Inc.
- Product quantity
- 1,109,600 tubes
- Reason for recall
- CGMP Deviations:
- Voluntary / mandated
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Product description
- ERYTHROMYCIN OPHTHALMIC OINTMENT USP 0.5%, Net Weight: 3.5g (1/8 oz) per tube, Rx Only, Manufactured by: Akorn, Inc., Lake Forest, IL 60045. NDC: 17478-070-35
- Distribution pattern
- Nationwide in the USA
- Recall initiation date
- Oct 13, 2022
- Initial firm notification
- Letter
- Center classification date
- Jan 13, 2023