FDA Drug Recalls

Recalls / Class II

Class IID-0414-2019

Product

Gentamicin Sulfate Ophthalmic Solution, USP 0.3%, 5 mL dropper bottle, Rx Only, Manufactured by: Akorn, Inc. Lake Forest, IL 60045, NDC 17478-283-10

Affected lot / code info
Lots: 6C02A Exp. 02/19; 5K42A Exp. 09/2018; 7D47A Exp. 03/2020

Why it was recalled

Presence of Particulate Matter: Crystalline particles were noticed at the 24 month clarity testing.

Recalling firm

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

Distribution

Quantity
149,159 5mL bottles
Distribution pattern
Nationwide USA and Puerto Rico

Timeline

Recall initiated
2018-10-08
FDA classified
2019-01-28
Posted by FDA
2019-02-06
Terminated
2022-06-15
Status
Terminated

Source: openFDA Drug Enforcement endpoint. Recall record D-0414-2019. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.