FDA Drug Recalls

Recalls / Class II

Class IID-0949-2016

Product

Sulfacetamide Sodium Ophthalmic Solution, USP, 10%, Sterile, Rx Only, 15 mL bottles, Mfd. by: Akorn, Inc., Lake Forest, IL 60045 --- NDC 17478-221-12

Affected lot / code info
Lot# 5A17A, Expiry 06/16 Lot# 5K21A, Expiry 03/17 Lot# 6A08A, Expiry 06/17

Why it was recalled

Lack of Assurance of Sterility; some lots failed Antimicrobial Effectiveness Testing on stability

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
57,920 bottles
Distribution pattern
Nationwide and Puerto Rico.

Timeline

Recall initiated
2016-05-17
FDA classified
2016-05-29
Posted by FDA
2016-06-08
Terminated
2017-07-21
Status
Terminated

Source: openFDA Drug Enforcement endpoint. Recall record D-0949-2016. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.