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Akorn, Inc.

193 recalls on record · Latest: Jun 7, 2023

Akorn, Inc. Recall Insight

Akorn, Inc. appears on 193 federal recall records indexed by PlainRecalls, out of 83,949 total recalls tracked across the FDA, CPSC, NHTSA, and USDA FSIS. That represents approximately 0.230% of the federal archive — a data point that is only interpretable alongside production volume, product mix, and decades of operation, because a high recall count alone does not establish fault. Large, diversified firms that sell tens of millions of units across many categories will mechanically accumulate more recall records than small manufacturers, even when their defect rates per unit shipped are comparable or lower. The most recent action on this firm is dated Jun 7, 2023, which is the anchor point for assessing whether enforcement is currently active or historical.

On this page of 43 entries, severity tagging shows 0 critical, 23 moderate, and 20 lower-severity recalls. Affected-unit counts are disclosed on 43 of 43 entries — unit-count disclosure is more common on CPSC and NHTSA actions and less common on FDA drug/device recalls, where lot numbers and distribution scope substitute for absolute totals. The records on this page span 5 distinct product categories, with issuing agencies dominated by FDA Drug (43). The date window on this page runs from Oct 1, 2014 to Mar 27, 2019.

Manufacturer-level browsing is useful when monitoring a single firm for patterns — whether recalls cluster around one product family (suggesting a specific design or supplier issue) or scatter across the firm's entire catalog (which can indicate systemic quality-control problems or deliberate regulator attention). Clicking into each recall reveals the specific hazard, remedy, and distribution scope that together determine whether a consumer is actually at risk. For decisions that depend on being current — deciding whether a product in your home is safe, whether to return a gift, or whether to accept a replacement — always verify the recall number on the issuing agency's site, because federal agencies amend, terminate, and re-scope recalls over time and only the agency's live record reflects the current legal status. This page aggregates what agencies have published publicly and is intended for consumer awareness and research.

FDA Drug Moderate Mar 27, 2019

Hydrocortisone and Acetic Acid Otic Solution, USP, 10 mL per dropper bottle, Rx only, Hi-Tech Pharmacal Co, Inc., Amityville, NY 11701. NDC: 50383-9…

FDA Drug Moderate Mar 20, 2019

Gentamicin Sulfate Ophthalmic Solution, USP, 0.3%, 5 mL bottle, Rx only, Manufactured for: Akorn, Inc., Lake Forest, IL 60045; NDC 17478-283-10.

FDA Drug Low Feb 27, 2019

Clobetasol Propionate Emollient Cream 0.05%, a) 30 gram (NDC 50383-270-30) and b) 60 gram (NDC 50383-270-60) tubes, Rx only. Manufacturer: Akorn Inc.…

FDA Drug Moderate Feb 27, 2019

Moisturizing Lubricant Eye Drops, 0.25% Sodium Carboxymethylcellulose, 0.5 Fl OZ (15mL) Distributed by: Walgreen Co, 200 Wilmont Rd Deerfield IL 6001…

FDA Drug Low Feb 20, 2019

COSOPT Ophthalmic Solution, USP, (2% Dorzolamide Hydrochloride, 0.5% Timolol Maleate), 10 mL dropper bottle, Sterile, Rx only, Distributed by: Akorn,…

FDA Drug Moderate Feb 6, 2019

Gentamicin Sulfate Ophthalmic Solution, USP 0.3%, 5 mL dropper bottle, Rx Only, Manufactured by: Akorn, Inc. Lake Forest, IL 60045, NDC 17478-283-10

FDA Drug Low Dec 5, 2018

Clindamycin Phosphate Topical Solution USP, 1% (10 mg/mL clindamycin), 60 pledget applicators per jar, Rx only. Manufactured by Ei LLC 2865 N. Cannon…

FDA Drug Moderate Sep 12, 2018

Ethosuximide Capsules, USP, 250 mg, 100 capsules per bottle, Rx only, Mfg For VersaPharm Incorporated, Maroerre, GA 30062. Mfg By: Swiss Caps AG, Kir…

FDA Drug Low Sep 5, 2018

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, …

FDA Drug Moderate Aug 15, 2018

Lidocaine 2.5% and Prilocaine Cream, 2.5%. 30g tube, Rx only, Manufactured by: Hi-Tech Pharmacal Co., Inc., Amityville, NY 11701, NDC 50383-667-30

FDA Drug Moderate Jul 18, 2018

Acetylcysteine for Injection 6 g/30 mL (200 mg/mL). Rx Only. Manufactured by Akron Inc., Lake Forest, IL 60045. NDC 17478-660-30.

FDA Drug Low Apr 4, 2018

24-HOUR Oral Care q2 Kit with Ballard* Technology, containing 2 Toothbrush Packs with CHG Solution, Chlorhexidine Gluconate Oral Rinse, 0.12%, 15 mL …

FDA Drug Low Apr 4, 2018

24-HOUR Oral Care q4 Kit with Ballard* Technology, containing 2 Toothbrush Packs with CHG Solution, Chlorhexidine Gluconate Oral Rinse, 0.12%, 15 mL …

FDA Drug Low Apr 4, 2018

Chlorhexidine Gluconate Oral Rinse, 0.12%, 15 mL unit dose cups (NDC 50383-720-15) packaged in 100-count (10 x 10) cups per case pack (NDC 50383-720-…

FDA Drug Low Mar 28, 2018

Triamcinolone Acetonide Lotion, USP 0.1%, 60 mL bottle, Rx Only, Marketed by: VersaPharm Incorporated, Marietta, GA 30062; Manufactured by: Ei LLC, K…

FDA Drug Low Mar 14, 2018

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

FDA Drug Low Jan 17, 2018

Gabapentin Oral Solution, 250 mg/5 mL (50 mg/mL) in a 470 mL amber-colored bottle, Rx Only. Manufactured by: Hi-Tech Pharmacal Co., Inc. Amityville…

FDA Drug Low Aug 23, 2017

Halyard 24-Hour Oral Care Kit q2, contains 2x15 mL Unit Dose Cups 0.12% Chlorhexidine Gluconate Oral Rinse. Manufactured by Halyard Health Inc., 540…

FDA Drug Low Aug 23, 2017

Chlorhexidine Gluconate Oral Rinse, 0.12%, 15 mL Unit Dose Cup, a) unit dose cup (NDC 50383-720-15), b) 100-count tray (NDC 50383-720-19), Rx Only, H…

FDA Drug Low Aug 23, 2017

Halyard 24-Hour Oral Care Kit q4, contains 2x15 mL Unit Dose Cups 0.12% Chlorhexidine Gluconate Oral Rinse. Manufactured by Halyard Health Inc., 540…

FDA Drug Low May 17, 2017

IC-Green (indocyanine green for injection, USP), 25 mg, packaged in a kit containing six vials of 25 mg lyophilized powder, Rx only, Manufactured by…

FDA Drug Moderate May 10, 2017

Sulfamethoxazole and Trimethoprim Oral Suspension, USP 200 mg / 40 mg per 5 mL , Grape Flavor, Rx Only, 16 fl oz. (473 mL), HI-TECH PHARMACAL CO., IN…

FDA Drug Moderate Apr 19, 2017

LATANOPROST OPHTHALMIC SOLUTION, 0.005%, 125 ug/2.5 mL, packaged in 2.5 mL bottle, Rx only, Manufactured for: Akorn, Inc., Lake Forest, IL 60045, N…

FDA Drug Moderate Nov 30, 2016

Desoximetasone Ointment USP, 0.25%, a) 15 g tubes (NDC 61748-206-15 and b) 60 g tubes (NDC 61748-206-60, Marketed by Versapharm Inc., An Akorn Compan…

FDA Drug Moderate Nov 9, 2016

Sodium Chloride Ophthalmic Solution, USP, 5%, 15 mL (0.5 fL oz.) bottle, Akorn, Inc., Lake Forest, IL 60045, NDC 17478-623-12.

FDA Drug Low Aug 31, 2016

Desoximetasone Gel USP, 0.05%, packaged in 60 gram aluminum tubes, Rx only, Marketed by: VersaPharm Incorporated Marietta, GA 30062, Manufactured by…

FDA Drug Moderate Jun 8, 2016

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

FDA Drug Moderate Jun 1, 2016

Chlorhexidine gluconate, oral rinse, 0.12% packaged in 16 fl. oz. (473 mL) PET bottle, Rx only, Manufactured by HI-TECH PHARMACAL CO., INC., Amityvil…

FDA Drug Moderate Jun 1, 2016

PerioRx (chlorhexidine gluconate), oral rinse, 0.12%, packaged in 16 fl. oz. (473 mL) PET bottle, Rx only, Manufactured for Discus Dental, LLC, Ontar…

FDA Drug Moderate Jun 1, 2016

ORIS (chlorhexidine gluconate), oral rinse, 0.12%, packaged in 16 fl. oz. (473 mL) PET bottle, Rx only, Manufactured for DENTSPLY Professional, York,…

FDA Drug Moderate May 11, 2016

Good Neighbor Pharmacy PEG-Phen Lubricant Eye Drops (Polyethylene Glycol 400 0.4% / Propylene Glycol 0.3%), 15 ml bottle, Distributed by AmerisourceB…

FDA Drug Low Nov 25, 2015

Hydrocortisone and Acetic Acid Otic Solution, USP, containing hydrocortisone (1%) and acetic acid (2%), 10 mL bottles, Rx Only, Hi-Tech Pharmacal, Am…

FDA Drug Low Nov 25, 2015

RIFAMPIN FOR INJECTION USP, 600 mg*/vial, Rx Only. Mfd. for: Akorn, Inc., Lake Forest, IL 60045. NDC: 17478-151-42.

FDA Drug Low Sep 23, 2015

IC-GREEN (indocyanine green for injection, USP), 25 mg Kit (NDC 17478-701-02, UPC 3 17478-701-02 6) containing 6-count IC-Green Vials 25 mg (NDC 1747…

FDA Drug Moderate Jun 17, 2015

Hydroxyzine Hydrochloride, oral solution, 10 mg per 5 mL, 16 fl oz (473 ml) bottle, Rx only, Manufactured by Hi-Tech Pharmacal Co., Inc., Amityville…

FDA Drug Moderate Jun 17, 2015

Hydroxyzine Hydrochloride, oral solution, 10 mg per 5 mL, 16 fl oz (473 ml) bottle, Rx only, Manufactured for KVK-Tech, Inc., Newtown, PA by Hi-Tech…

FDA Drug Moderate May 20, 2015

SULFAMETHOXAZOLE AND TRIMETHOPRIM ORAL SUSPENSION, USP 800 mg/ 160 mg per 5mL, GRAPE FLAVOR, 20 mL unit dose cup (NDC 50383-0824-20), Rx only, HI-TEC…

FDA Drug Moderate May 20, 2015

SULFAMETHOXAZOLE AND TRIMETHOPRIM ORAL SUSPENSION, USP,200 mg/ 40 mg per 5mL, GRAPE FLAVOR, 16 fl oz (473 mL) bottles (NDC 50383-0824-16), Rx only, H…

FDA Drug Moderate May 20, 2015

SULFAMETHOXAZOLE AND TRIMETHOPRIM ORAL SUSPENSION, USP,200 mg/ 40 mg per 5mL, CHERRY FLAVOR, 16 fl oz (473 mL) bottles (NDC 50383-0823-16), Rx only, …

FDA Drug Moderate Mar 11, 2015

Fluticasone Propionate Nasal Spray, USP, 50 mcg per spray, in amber glass bottle with net fill weight of 16 g that provides 120 actuations, Rx only,…

FDA Drug Moderate Feb 18, 2015

Erythromycin Pledgets USP, 2%, 60-count jar,Rx only, Manufactured by Ei LLC, Kannapolis, NC 28083, Marketed by VersaPharm Incorporated, Marietta, GA …

FDA Drug Low Jan 14, 2015

Triamcinolone Acetonide Lotion USP, 0.025% is supplied in the following size: 60 mL (NDC 61748-219-60).

FDA Drug Low Oct 1, 2014

Rifampin for Injection USP, 600 mg*/vial (Sterile), supplied in sterile glass vials, Rx only For IV Infusion only, individually boxed, Mfd. for: Akor…

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Data Sources

  • Source: FDA + CPSC + NHTSA + USDA FSIS — federal recall filings naming this firm. Verify with FDA, CPSC, NHTSA, or USDA FSIS directly.
  • Source: PlainRecalls Manufacturer Index — firm-level aggregation across all four federal recall feeds