FDA Drug Recalls

Recalls / Class III

Class IIID-0483-2019

Product

COSOPT Ophthalmic Solution, USP, (2% Dorzolamide Hydrochloride, 0.5% Timolol Maleate), 10 mL dropper bottle, Sterile, Rx only, Distributed by: Akorn, Inc., Lake Forest, IL, NDC: 17478-605-10

Affected lot / code info
Lots: 426007 and 426008, exp 4/2020

Why it was recalled

Failed Stability Specifications: out of specification results for opalescence at 7 month stability study.

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
30,794 bottles
Distribution pattern
Nationwide USA and Puerto Rico

Timeline

Recall initiated
2018-12-20
FDA classified
2019-02-08
Posted by FDA
2019-02-20
Terminated
2020-11-06
Status
Terminated

Source: openFDA Drug Enforcement endpoint. Recall record D-0483-2019. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.