Why it was recalled
CGMP Deviations:
Product description
Sodium Chloride Ophthalmic Ointment, USP, 5%, Net Wt. 3.5 g (1/8 oz.) per tube, Manufactured by: Akorn, Inc., Lake Forest, IL 60045. NDC: 17478-622-35
Lot numbers, UPCs & expiration codes
Lot: 0F69A, EXP 5/31/2023; 0G92B, 0G92A, EXP 6/30/2023; 0J69A, EXP 8/31/2023; 0K29A, 0K24A, EXP 9/30/2023; 0M93A, 0M92A, 0M92B, EXP 11/30/2023; 1B25A, EXP 1/31/2024; 1C74A, EXP 2/29/2024; 1E19A, EXP 4/30/2024; 1C77A, EXP 2/29/2024;
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-0155-2023
- Classification
- Class II
- Status
- Ongoing
- Recall initiated
- Oct 13, 2022
- FDA report date
- Jan 25, 2023
- Quantity
- 524,506 tubes
- Recall type
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Recalling firm
- Akorn, Inc.
Original FDA data
Every field from FDA enforcement report D-0155-2023, 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: 0F69A, EXP 5/31/2023; 0G92B, 0G92A, EXP 6/30/2023; 0J69A, EXP 8/31/2023; 0K29A, 0K24A, EXP 9/30/2023; 0M93A, 0M92A, 0M92B, EXP 11/30/2023; 1B25A, EXP 1/31/2024; 1C74A, EXP 2/29/2024; 1E19A, EXP 4/30/2024; 1C77A, EXP 2/29/2024;
- Postal code
- 60031-5278
- Report date
- Jan 25, 2023
- Product type
- Drugs
- Recall number
- D-0155-2023
- Classification
- Class II
- Recalling firm
- Akorn, Inc.
- Product quantity
- 524,506 tubes
- Reason for recall
- CGMP Deviations:
- Voluntary / mandated
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Product description
- Sodium Chloride Ophthalmic Ointment, USP, 5%, Net Wt. 3.5 g (1/8 oz.) per tube, Manufactured by: Akorn, Inc., Lake Forest, IL 60045. NDC: 17478-622-35
- Distribution pattern
- Nationwide in the USA
- Recall initiation date
- Oct 13, 2022
- Initial firm notification
- Letter
- Center classification date
- Jan 13, 2023