FDA Drug Recalls

Recalls / Class II

Class IID-0145-2023

Product

Neomycin and Polymyxin B Sulfates, and Bacitracin Zinc Ophthalmic Ointment, USP, Net Wt. 3.5 g (1/8 oz.), Rx Only, Manufactured by: Akorn, INC., Lake Forest, IL 60045. NDC: 17478-235-35

Affected lot / code info
Lot: Lot 1K64A, EXP 9/30/2023

Why it was recalled

CGMP Deviations:

Recalling firm

Firm
Akorn, Inc.
Notification channel
Letter
Type
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Address
5605 Centerpoint Ct Ste A, N/A, Gurnee, Illinois 60031-5278

Distribution

Quantity
2,082 tubes
Distribution pattern
Nationwide in the USA

Timeline

Recall initiated
2022-10-13
FDA classified
2023-01-13
Posted by FDA
2023-01-25
Status
Ongoing

Source: openFDA Drug Enforcement endpoint. Recall record D-0145-2023. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.