FDA Drug Recalls

Recalls / Class III

Class IIID-0577-2018

Product

Atropine Sulfate Ophthalmic 1% Solution, USP, 5mL per bottle, Sterile, Rx Only, Manufactured by: Akorn, Inc., Lake Forest, IL 60045. NDC: 17478-215-05

Affected lot / code info
Lot: 011037A

Why it was recalled

Failed Stability Specification: OOS low viscosity results discovered during retain 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
31,812 bottles
Distribution pattern
Nationwide in the USA

Timeline

Recall initiated
2018-02-21
FDA classified
2018-03-05
Posted by FDA
2018-03-14
Terminated
2020-08-31
Status
Terminated

Source: openFDA Drug Enforcement endpoint. Recall record D-0577-2018. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.

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