D-1496-2022 Class II Terminated

Recalled by Akorn, Inc. — Gurnee, IL

Recall Details

Product Type
Drugs
Report Date
September 14, 2022
Initiation Date
August 31, 2022
Termination Date
June 18, 2024
Voluntary/Mandated
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Product Quantity
48,636 tubes

Product Description

Sodium Chloride Ophthalmic Ointment USP, 5%, Sterile, Net Wt 3.5 g (1/8 oz) tube, Mfg by: Akorn, Inc., Lake Forest , IL 600405, NDC 17478-622-35

Reason for Recall

cGMP Deviations: Turbidity discovered in Artificial Tears Ointment during sterility testing. Scope expanded to include other lots and products which potentially share the same root cause.

Distribution Pattern

USA nationwide

Code Information

Lot#: 9J58A, 9J58B, Exp 8/31/2022