FDA-Drug2022-09-14Class II

Sodium Chloride Ophthalmic Ointment USP, 5%, Sterile, Net Wt 3.5 g (1/8 oz) tube, Mfg by: Akorn, Inc., Lake Forest , IL 600405, NDC 17478-622-35

Akorn, Inc.
Hazard

cGMP Deviations: Turbidity discovered in Artificial Tears Ointment during sterility testing. Scope expanded to include other lots and products which potentially share the same root cause.

Sold states
USA nationwide
Affected count
48,636 tubes
Manufactured in
5605 Centerpoint Ct Ste A, N/A, Gurnee, IL, United States
Products
Sodium Chloride Ophthalmic Ointment USP, 5%, Sterile, Net Wt 3.5 g (1/8 oz) tube, Mfg by: Akorn, Inc., Lake Forest , IL 600405, NDC 17478-622-35

Official notice

https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/ires/index.cfm?Product=D-1496-2022

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