PlainRecalls
FDA Drug Moderate Class II Ongoing

ERYTHROMYCIN OPHTHALMIC OINTMENT USP 0.5%, Net Weight: 3.5g (1/8 oz) per tube, Rx Only, Manufactured by: Akorn, Inc., Lake Forest, IL 60045. NDC: 17478-070-35

Reported: January 25, 2023 Initiated: October 13, 2022 #D-0138-2023

Product Description

ERYTHROMYCIN OPHTHALMIC OINTMENT USP 0.5%, Net Weight: 3.5g (1/8 oz) per tube, Rx Only, Manufactured by: Akorn, Inc., Lake Forest, IL 60045. NDC: 17478-070-35

Reason for Recall

CGMP Deviations:

Details

Recalling Firm
Akorn, Inc.
Units Affected
1,109,600 tubes
Distribution
Nationwide in the USA
Location
Gurnee, IL

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
ERYTHROMYCIN OPHTHALMIC OINTMENT USP 0.5%, Net Weight: 3.5g (1/8 oz) per tube, Rx Only, Manufactured by: Akorn, Inc., Lake Forest, IL 60045. NDC: 17478-070-35. Recalled by Akorn, Inc.. Units affected: 1,109,600 tubes.
Why was this product recalled?
CGMP Deviations:
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Drug on January 25, 2023. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: D-0138-2023.