FDA Drug Recalls

Recalls / Class II

Class IID-0415-2019

Product

GENTAMICIN OPTH-SOL 5ml Compare: Garamycin. 5-mL plastic dropper bottle, Mfg: AKORN 17478-0283-10. NDC 52959-0103-00

Affected lot / code info
Lot # GNT01AK, Exp. 02/19 & GNT07AK, Exp. 3/20

Why it was recalled

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

Recalling firm

Firm
H J Harkins Company Inc dba Pharma Pac
Notification channel
Letter
Type
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Address
1400 W Grand Ave Ste F, N/A, Grover Beach, California 93433-4221

Distribution

Quantity
84, 5 ml bottles
Distribution pattern
Nationwide in the USA and Puerto Rico

Timeline

Recall initiated
2018-10-18
FDA classified
2019-01-28
Posted by FDA
2019-02-06
Terminated
2021-05-06
Status
Terminated

Source: openFDA Drug Enforcement endpoint. Recall record D-0415-2019. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.