FDA Drug Recalls

Recalls / Class III

Class IIID-1168-2018

Product

Azelastine HCl Ophthalmic Solution 0.05%, 6 mL in 10 mL HDPE bottle, 1 bottle per box, Rx only, Manufactured by: Akorn, Inc., Lake Forest, IL 60045, NDC 17478-718-10

Affected lot / code info
Lot# 6K89A, 6K90A, 6K92A, exp 9/18

Why it was recalled

Failed Impurities/Degradation Specifications:out-of-specification (OOS) results for Azelastine N-oxide

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
8,574 bottles
Distribution pattern
Nationwide USA

Timeline

Recall initiated
2018-08-08
FDA classified
2018-08-29
Posted by FDA
2018-09-05
Terminated
2020-11-03
Status
Terminated

Source: openFDA Drug Enforcement endpoint. Recall record D-1168-2018. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.