FDA Drug Recalls

Recalls / Class II

Class IID-0779-2023

Product

Atropine Sulfate Ophthalmic Solution, USP 1%, For Topical Application To The Eye, packaged in a) 2 mL bottles b) 5 mL bottles, and C) 15 mL bottles, Sterile, Rx only, Distributed by: Akorn Operating Company LLC, Gurnee, IL 60031. ALL NDCs

Affected lot / code info
All Lots

Why it was recalled

CGMP Deviations: Firm went out of business and could no longer continue stability studies.

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
N/A
Distribution pattern
Nationwide in the USA and Puerto Rico

Timeline

Recall initiated
2023-04-26
FDA classified
2023-06-01
Posted by FDA
2023-06-07
Status
Ongoing

Source: openFDA Drug Enforcement endpoint. Recall record D-0779-2023. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.