D-0786-2021 Class II Terminated

Recalled by Akorn, Inc. — Lake Forest, IL

Recall Details

Product Type
Drugs
Report Date
September 8, 2021
Initiation Date
August 2, 2021
Termination Date
August 22, 2022
Voluntary/Mandated
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Product Quantity
142,188 tubes

Product Description

Artificial Tears Ointment, Lubricant Eye Ointment, Net Wt. 3.5 g (1/8 oz.) per tube, Sterile, Manufactured by: Akorn, Inc., Lake Forest, IL 60045, NDC 17478-062-35

Reason for Recall

Non-Sterility - OOS sterility testing observed during 12-month controlled room temperature stability testing. The microbiological investigation identified the organism as a member of the Bacillus cereus group.

Distribution Pattern

Nationwide USA and Puerto Rico

Code Information

Lot #: 9G01A, Exp 06/2022; 9H32A, Exp 07/2022; 9K82A, 9K82B, Exp 09/2022