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Sodium Chloride Ophthalmic Ointment USP Recalled by Akorn, Inc. Due to Presence of Particulate Matter: Brown spots observed on...
What You Should Do
Stop using this product immediately. Do not consume, use, or distribute it.
Return the product to the place of purchase for a full refund. If you have questions, contact Akorn, Inc. directly.
Affected Products
Sodium Chloride Ophthalmic Ointment USP, 5%, 3.5 g tubes, Manufactured by: Akorn, Inc., Lake Forest, IL 60045. NDC 17478-622-35
Quantity: 720 tubes
Why Was This Recalled?
Presence of Particulate Matter: Brown spots observed on the inside of the tube of product, identified as tin with trace copper, which are the base of the materials of construction for the tube.
Where Was This Sold?
This product was distributed nationwide across all 50 states.
About Akorn, Inc.
Akorn, Inc. has 176 total recalls tracked by RecallDetector.
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Data sourced from the FDA (Drug). Last updated March 26, 2026. View original report