FDAClass IIJanuary 25, 2023

Erythromycin Ophthalmic Ointment USP recall: CGMP Deviations

Erythromycin Ophthalmic Ointment USP, 0.5%, Net Weight: 1 g per tube (50 unit-dose tubes per carton), Rx Only, Manufactured by: Akorn, Inc., Lake…

Why was Erythromycin Ophthalmic Ointment USP recalled?

CGMP Deviations:

What should I do if I have this product?

The recall is ongoing. Follow the firm and FDA instructions.

What to do with a recalled product: refunds, receipts, safe disposal and how to report a problem.

Is my product affected?

Compare the item in your hand with every identifier below from the official FDA record. Only products that match the listed product and lot, UPC or model codes are part of this recall.

Which lot codes, UPCs or models are affected?

Lot: 1B14B, EXP 1/31/2023; 1C49A, 1C49B, 1C70A, EXP 2/28/2023; 1E09A, 1E34A, 1E34B, 1E09B, EXP 4/30/2023; 1F37C, 1F37A, 1F37B, EXP 5/31/2023; 1G58A, 1G57B, 1G58B, 1G66B, 1G66A, 1G57A, EXP 6/30/2023; 1H77B, 1H80A, 1H80B, 1H77A, EXP 7/31/2023; 1J24A, EXP 8/31/2023; 1K67B, 1K67A, 1K76A, 1K87B, 1K77A, 1K76B, 1K87A, 1K77B, EXP 9/30/2023; 1L90B, 1L90A, 1L92B, 1L92A, EXP 10/31/2023; 1M28A, 1M35A, 1M28B, EXP 11/30/2023; 2D20B, EXP 3/31/2024.

Product
Erythromycin Ophthalmic Ointment USP, 0.5%, Net Weight: 1 g per tube (50 unit-dose tubes per carton), Rx Only, Manufactured by: Akorn, Inc., Lake…
Recalling firm
Akorn, Inc.
Quantity
36,455 cartons
Distribution
Nationwide in the USA
Recall date
January 25, 2023
Classification
Class II
Status
Ongoing
Agency
FDA (drug)
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