D-0860-2020 Class III Terminated

Recalled by Akorn, Inc. — Lake Forest, IL

FDA drug recall D-0860-2020 was initiated by Akorn, Inc. on February 21, 2020 and is designated Class III. Reason for recall: Presence of Particulate Matter: Brown spots observed on the inside of the tube of product, identified as tin with trace copper, which are the base of the materials of construction for the tube. The recall status is terminated (terminated July 28, 2022). Affected quantity: 24 tubes.

Recall Details

Product Type
Drugs
Report Date
March 4, 2020
Initiation Date
February 21, 2020
Termination Date
July 28, 2022
Voluntary/Mandated
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Product Quantity
24 tubes

Product Description

Well at Walgreens Sodium Chloride Ophthalmic Ointment USP, 5%, 3.5 g tubes, Distributed by: Walgreen Co. 200 Wilmot Rd., Deerfield, IL 60015. NDC 0363-9050-00.

Reason for Recall

Presence of Particulate Matter: Brown spots observed on the inside of the tube of product, identified as tin with trace copper, which are the base of the materials of construction for the tube.

Distribution Pattern

Nationwide within United States and Puerto Rico

Code Information

Lot #:8G59A, Exp. Date 06/2021