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D-1168-2018 Class III Terminated

Recalled by Akorn, Inc. — Lake Forest, IL

Recall Details

Product Type
Drugs
Report Date
September 5, 2018
Initiation Date
August 8, 2018
Termination Date
November 3, 2020
Voluntary/Mandated
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Product Quantity
8,574 bottles

Product Description

Azelastine HCl Ophthalmic Solution 0.05%, 6 mL in 10 mL HDPE bottle, 1 bottle per box, Rx only, Manufactured by: Akorn, Inc., Lake Forest, IL 60045, NDC 17478-718-10

Reason for Recall

Failed Impurities/Degradation Specifications:out-of-specification (OOS) results for Azelastine N-oxide

Distribution Pattern

Nationwide USA

Code Information

Lot# 6K89A, 6K90A, 6K92A, exp 9/18

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