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Timolol Maleate Ophthalmic Solution Recalled by Akorn, Inc Due to Identification of an unknown impurity at the 12-month...

Date: August 8, 2022
Company: Akorn, Inc
Status: Ongoing
Source: FDA (Drug)

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

Timolol Maleate Ophthalmic Solution, USP, 0.5%, 5 x 0.3 mL Single-Dose Vials, Rx Only, Sterile, Manufactured for: Akorn, Inc., Lake Forest, IL 60045. NDC 17478-189-24

Quantity: 5,226 Cartons (60 vials/carton)

Why Was This Recalled?

Identification of an unknown impurity at the 12-month stability point. Further investigation has identified the impurity as Timolol Phenol S-Oxide.

Where Was This Sold?

This product was distributed nationwide across all 50 states.

Affected (51 states)Not affected

About Akorn, Inc

Akorn, Inc has 2 total recalls tracked by RecallDetector.

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Data sourced from the FDA (Drug). Last updated March 26, 2026. View original report