FDA Drug Recalls

Recalls / Class II

Class IID-0004-2022

Product

Betaxolol Ophthalmic Solution, USP, 0.5%, (Betaxolol HCl 5.6 mg/mL), 5 mL dropper bottle, Rx only, Sterile, Manufactured by: Akorn, Inc., Lake Forest, IL 60045. Carton NDC: 17478-705-10, Bottle NDC 17478-705-11

Affected lot / code info
Lot 0B61A, Exp 01/31/2022

Why it was recalled

Microbial Contamination of Sterile Products: Confirmed sterility failure identified during stability testing at the 12-month time point.

Recalling firm

Firm
Akorn, Inc.
Notification channel
Letter
Type
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Address
1925 W Field Ct Ste 300, Lake Forest, Illinois 60045-4862

Distribution

Quantity
10,210 bottles
Distribution pattern
Distributed Nationwide in the USA

Timeline

Recall initiated
2021-10-04
FDA classified
2021-10-07
Posted by FDA
2021-10-13
Terminated
2022-08-17
Status
Terminated

Source: openFDA Drug Enforcement endpoint. Recall record D-0004-2022. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.