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Artificial Tears OINTMENT, Lubricant Eye Ointment, Net Wt. 3.5 g (1/8 oz.) per tube, Sterile, Manufactured by: Akorn, Inc., Lake Forest, IL 60045. NDC: 17478-062-35

Class I - Dangerous
💊 Drugs Recalled: October 13, 2022 Akorn Compounded Drugs Nationwide

What Should You Do?

  1. Check if you have this product:
    Lot # 0A08B, EXP 12/31/2022; 0B63A, EXP 1/31/2023; 0C72A, EXP 2/28/2023; 0D14A, 0D19A, EXP 3/31/2023; 0F54A, EXP 5/31/2023; 0G80B, 0G09B, 0G97A, EXP 6/30/2023; 0J78A, EXP 8/31/2023; 0K23A, EXP 9/30/2023; 0L64A, EXP 10/31/2023;1B29A, EXP 1/31/2024; 1C59A, 1C53A, 1C72A,1C78A, EXP 2/29/2024; 1D87A, 1D89A, EXP 3/31/2024; 1G59A, 1G59B, EXP 6/30/2024; 1K60A, EXP 9/30/2024; 1J57A, EXP 8/31/2024; 1H86A, EXP 7/31/2024; 1K75A, EXP 9/30/2024; 1L12A, EXP 10/31/2024; 1M22A, EXP 11/30/2024
  2. Do not eat it: Even if it looks and smells fine, do not consume this product.
  3. Throw it away or return it: You can return the product to the store for a full refund.
  4. Seek medical attention if needed: If you've consumed this product and feel unwell, contact your doctor immediately.
  5. Report problems: Report any issues to the FDA's Safety Reporting Portal.

⚠️ Emergency: If you experience severe symptoms after consuming this product, call 911 or Poison Control at 1-800-222-1222.

Recall Details

Company:
Akorn, Inc.
Reason for Recall:
CGMP Deviations:
Classification:
Class I - Dangerous

Dangerous or defective products that predictably could cause serious health problems or death.

Status:
ongoing

Product Information

Full Description:

Artificial Tears OINTMENT, Lubricant Eye Ointment, Net Wt. 3.5 g (1/8 oz.) per tube, Sterile, Manufactured by: Akorn, Inc., Lake Forest, IL 60045. NDC: 17478-062-35

Product Codes/Lot Numbers:

Lot # 0A08B, EXP 12/31/2022; 0B63A, EXP 1/31/2023; 0C72A, EXP 2/28/2023; 0D14A, 0D19A, EXP 3/31/2023; 0F54A, EXP 5/31/2023; 0G80B, 0G09B, 0G97A, EXP 6/30/2023; 0J78A, EXP 8/31/2023; 0K23A, EXP 9/30/2023; 0L64A, EXP 10/31/2023;1B29A, EXP 1/31/2024; 1C59A, 1C53A, 1C72A,1C78A, EXP 2/29/2024; 1D87A, 1D89A, EXP 3/31/2024; 1G59A, 1G59B, EXP 6/30/2024; 1K60A, EXP 9/30/2024; 1J57A, EXP 8/31/2024; 1H86A, EXP 7/31/2024; 1K75A, EXP 9/30/2024; 1L12A, EXP 10/31/2024; 1M22A, EXP 11/30/2024

Official Source

Always verify recall information with the official FDA source:

View on FDA.gov

FDA Recall Number: D-0133-2023

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