Phenylephrine Hydrochloride Ophthalmic Solution, USP, 2.5%, 15 mL bottle, Rx only, Mfd. by: Akorn, Inc., Lake Forest, IL 60045; NDC 17478-201-15.

Class I - Dangerous
💊 Drugs Recalled: September 20, 2019 Akorn Prescription Drugs Nationwide

What Should You Do?

  1. Check if you have this product:
    Lot #: 031908A, Exp 03/20
  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:
Lack of Assurance of Sterility: Out of specification results for container closure test which cannot guarantee the sterility of the product.
Classification:
Class I - Dangerous

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

Status:
terminated

Product Information

Full Description:

Phenylephrine Hydrochloride Ophthalmic Solution, USP, 2.5%, 15 mL bottle, Rx only, Mfd. by: Akorn, Inc., Lake Forest, IL 60045; NDC 17478-201-15.

Product Codes/Lot Numbers:

Lot #: 031908A, Exp 03/20

Official Source

Always verify recall information with the official FDA source:

View on FDA.gov

FDA Recall Number: D-1883-2019

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