FDA Drug Recalls

Recalls / Class II

Class IID-0124-2017

Product

Sodium Chloride Ophthalmic Solution, USP, 5%, 15 mL (0.5 fL oz.) bottle, Akorn, Inc., Lake Forest, IL 60045, NDC 17478-623-12.

Affected lot / code info
Lot: 041306A, Exp 04/19

Why it was recalled

Subpotent Drug: concentration of product is less than labeled amount.

Recalling firm

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

Distribution

Quantity
29,972 bottles
Distribution pattern
Nationwide and Puerto Rico

Timeline

Recall initiated
2016-10-21
FDA classified
2016-11-02
Posted by FDA
2016-11-09
Terminated
2019-05-10
Status
Terminated

Source: openFDA Drug Enforcement endpoint. Recall record D-0124-2017. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.