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 Forest, IL 60045. NDC: 17478-070-31

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

What Should You Do?

  1. Check if you have this product:
    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.
  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:

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 Forest, IL 60045. NDC: 17478-070-31

Product Codes/Lot Numbers:

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.

Official Source

Always verify recall information with the official FDA source:

View on FDA.gov

FDA Recall Number: D-0139-2023

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