FDA Drug Recalls

Recalls / Class II

Class IID-1883-2019

Product

Phenylephrine Hydrochloride Ophthalmic Solution, USP, 2.5%, 15 mL bottle, Rx only, Mfd. by: Akorn, Inc., Lake Forest, IL 60045; NDC 17478-201-15.

Affected lot / code info
Lot #: 031908A, Exp 03/20

Why it was recalled

Lack of Assurance of Sterility: Out of specification results for container closure test which cannot guarantee the sterility of the product.

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
60,176 bottles
Distribution pattern
Nationwide in the USA and Puerto Rico

Timeline

Recall initiated
2019-09-20
FDA classified
2019-09-30
Posted by FDA
2019-10-09
Terminated
2022-08-01
Status
Terminated

Source: openFDA Drug Enforcement endpoint. Recall record D-1883-2019. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.