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Sodium Chloride Ophthalmic Ointment USP Recalled by Akorn, Inc. Due to cGMP Deviations: Turbidity discovered in Artificial Tears Ointment...
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%, Sterile, Net Wt 3.5 g (1/8 oz) tube, Mfg by: Akorn, Inc., Lake Forest , IL 600405, NDC 17478-622-35
Quantity: 48,636 tubes
Why Was This Recalled?
cGMP Deviations: Turbidity discovered in Artificial Tears Ointment during sterility testing. Scope expanded to include other lots and products which potentially share the same root cause.
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