The Recall Desk

FDA (Drugs) recall action 91788

Akorn, Inc. recalled 86 products on 2023-06-07

The FDA (Drugs) publishes a recall like this one as 86 separate product records. They share a firm, a date and a cause; this page is all of them in one place, so the scale of the action is visible rather than spread across 86 pages.

Products
86
Announced
2023-06-07
Critical
0
Units

Why these products were recalled

CGMP Deviations: Firm went out of business and could no longer continue stability studies.

The agency’s own wording, quoted from the enforcement report.

States named across these recalls

26–50 of 86

  • HighFDA (Drugs)··2023-06-07

    Calcitriol Injection 2 mcg/mL Recalled Due to CGMP Deviations by Akorn, Inc.

    Akorn recalled all lots of Calcitriol Injection 2 mcg/mL nationwide due to CGMP deviations and inability to complete stability studies after the firm went out of business.

    Product
    Calcitriol Injection 2 mcg/mL, 1 mL ampules Rx Only, Distributed by: Akorn Operating Company, LLC., Gurnee, IL 60031. ALL NDCs
    Category
    Distribution
    1 state
  • ModerateFDA (Drugs)··2023-06-07

    Akorn Ketorolac Eye Drops Recalled Due to Manufacturing Quality Deviations

    Akorn, Inc. is recalling all lots of Ketorolac Tromethamine Ophthalmic Solution 0.5% because the manufacturer went out of business and cannot complete required stability testing.

    Product
    Ketorolac Tromethamine Ophthalmic Solution, 0.5%, Sterile, packaged in a) 3mL bottles, b bottles) 5 mL, and c)10 mL bottles, Rx Only, Manufactured by: Akorn, Inc., Lake Forest, IL 60045. ALL NDCs
    Category
    Distribution
    1 state
  • HighFDA (Drugs)··2023-06-07

    Clobetasol Propionate Ointment recalled due to manufacturing compliance failures

    Akorn, Inc. is recalling all lots of Clobetasol Propionate Ointment 0.05% due to manufacturing practice violations and inability to complete required stability studies. Product was distributed nationwide in the USA and Puerto Rico.

    Product
    Clobetasol Propionate Ointment, USP, 0.05%, 15 g tubes, Rx Only, Distributed by: Akorn Operating Company, LLC., Gurnee, IL 60031. ALL NDCs
    Category
    Distribution
    1 state
  • HighFDA (Drugs)··2023-06-07

    Akorn Midazolam Injection Recalled Due to Incomplete Stability Studies

    Akorn, Inc. is recalling all lots of Midazolam Injection nationwide due to manufacturing practice deviations. The company ceased operations and could not complete stability studies to verify the drug's safety and efficacy.

    Product
    Midazolam Injection, USP, 50 mg/10mL (5mg/mL), For Intramuscular or Intravenous Use Only, 10 mL vials, Rx Only, Manufactured by: Akorn, Inc., Lake Forest, IL 60045. ALL NDCs
    Category
    Distribution
    1 state
  • HighFDA (Drugs)··2023-06-07

    Sodium Chloride Ophthalmic Solution Recalled Due to Incomplete Stability Studies

    Akorn Operating Company is recalling all lots of Sodium Chloride Ophthalmic Solution (5%, 50mg/mL) nationwide because the firm went out of business and could not complete required stability studies to verify product safety and effectiveness.

    Product
    Sodium Chloride Ophthalmic Solution, USP, 5%, 50mg/mL, 15 mL bottles, Distributed by: Akorn Operating Company LLC, Gurnee, IL 60031. ALL NDCs
    Category
    Distribution
    1 state
  • HighFDA (Drugs)··2023-06-07

    FDA Recalls All Olopatadine HCl Nasal Spray Lots Due to Manufacturing Deviations

    The FDA is recalling all lots of Olopatadine HCl Nasal Spray (665 mcg, manufactured by Akorn) nationwide and in Puerto Rico due to manufacturing quality deviations and incomplete stability studies.

    Product
    Olopatadine HCl Nasal Spray, 665 mcg, 30.5 g bottles, Rx Only, Manufactured by: Akorn, Operating Company LLC, Gurnee, IL 60031. ALL NDCs
    Category
    Distribution
    1 state
  • ModerateFDA (Drugs)··2023-06-07

    Albuterol Sulfate Syrup Recalled for Incomplete Stability Studies

    Akorn, Inc. is recalling all lots of Albuterol Sulfate Syrup nationwide due to CGMP deviations. The firm went out of business and could not complete required stability studies to verify ongoing product safety and effectiveness.

    Product
    Albuterol Sulfate Syrup, 2mg (base), 16 fl oz (473 mL) per bottle, Rx only, Distributed by: Akorn Operating Company LLC, Gurnee, IL 60031. ALL NDCs
    Category
    Distribution
    1 state
  • ModerateFDA (Drugs)··2023-06-07

    Olopatadine HCl Eye Drops Recalled for Manufacturing Quality Deviations

    Akorn, Inc. is recalling all lots of Olopatadine HCl Ophthalmic Solution, USP 0.1% eye drops due to Current Good Manufacturing Practice deviations. The manufacturer discontinued required stability studies after ceasing operations.

    Product
    Olopatadine HCl Ophthalmic Solution, USP, 0.1%, 5 mL bottles, Rx Only, Manufactured by: Akorn, Inc., Lake Forest, IL 60045. ALL NDCs
    Category
    Distribution
    1 state
  • HighFDA (Drugs)··2023-06-07

    Levofloxacin Injection Nationwide Recall Due to Manufacturing Deviations

    Akorn, Inc. has recalled all lots of Levofloxacin Injection nationwide due to manufacturing process violations and inability to complete required stability studies.

    Product
    Levofloxacin Injection 500mg/20 mL (25 mg/mL), For Intravenous Infusion, packaged in a) 20mL vials and b) 30 mL vials, Rx Only, Manufactured by: Akorn, Inc., Lake Forest, IL 60045. ALL NDCs
    Category
    Distribution
    1 state
  • ModerateFDA (Drugs)··2023-06-07

    Lidocaine Ointment USP Recalled Due to Manufacturing Process Deviations

    Akorn, Inc. recalls all lots of Lidocaine Ointment USP 5% (1 1/4 oz tubes) distributed nationwide due to CGMP deviations. The manufacturer could not complete required stability studies after closing operations.

    Product
    Lidocaine Ointment USP, 5%, 1 1/4 oz tubes, Rx Only, Manufactured for: HI-TECH PHARMACAL CO., INC., Amityville, NY 11701. ALL NDCs
    Category
    Distribution
    1 state
  • HighFDA (Drugs)··2023-06-07

    Fentanyl Citrate Injection Nationwide Recall Due to Manufacturing Compliance Deviations

    Akorn, Inc. is recalling all lots of Fentanyl Citrate Injection nationwide due to manufacturing compliance deviations. The company was unable to complete required stability studies after ceasing operations.

    Product
    Fentanyl Citrate Injection, USP 100 mcg/2mL (50 mcg/mL), Rx Only, Manufactured by: Akorn Inc., Lake Forest, IL 60045. ALL NDCs
    Category
    Distribution
    1 state
  • HighFDA (Drugs)··2023-06-07

    Lorazepam Oral Concentrate Recalled Due to Manufacturing Practice Deviations

    Akorn, Inc. is recalling all lots of Lorazepam Oral Concentrate (2 mg/mL) due to Current Good Manufacturing Practice deviations. The manufacturer went out of business and could not complete required stability studies.

    Product
    Lorazepam Oral Concentrate, USP, 2mg per mL, 30 mL bottles, Rx Only, Sterile, Distributed by: Akorn Operating Company, LLC., Gurnee, IL 60031. ALL NDCs
    Category
    Distribution
    1 state
  • ModerateFDA (Drugs)··2023-06-07

    Akorn Atropine Sulfate Eye Drops Recalled Due to Manufacturing Compliance Failures

    Akorn, Inc. is recalling all lots of Atropine Sulfate Ophthalmic Solution USP 1% because the firm went out of business and could not complete required stability studies. The product was distributed nationwide in the USA and Puerto Rico.

    Product
    Atropine Sulfate Ophthalmic Solution, USP 1%, For Topical Application To The Eye, packaged in a) 2 mL bottles b) 5 mL bottles, and C) 15 mL bottles, Sterile, Rx only, Distributed by: Akorn Operating Company LLC, Gurnee, IL 60031. ALL NDCs
    Category
    Distribution
    1 state
  • HighFDA (Drugs)··2023-06-07

    Akorn Guaiatussin AC Sugar-Free Cough Suppressant Recalled Due to Manufacturing Deviations

    Akorn, Inc. is recalling all lots of Guaiatussin AC Sugar-Free nationwide due to manufacturing deviations. The firm went out of business and could not continue stability studies.

    Product
    Guaiatussin AC Sugar-Free, Each teaspoonful (5 mL) contains: Guaifenesin (100 mg), Codeine Phosphate (10 mg), Alcohol (3.5% v/v), a) packaged in a) 118 mL bottles, b) 473 mL bottles and c) 100 unit dose cups, Rx Only, Distributed by: Akorn, Inc., Lake Forest, IL 60045. ALL NDCs
    Category
    Distribution
    1 state
  • HighFDA (Drugs)··2023-06-07

    Levofloxacin Ophthalmic Solution Recalled Due to Manufacturing Practice Deviations

    Akorn, Inc. is recalling all lots of Levofloxacin Ophthalmic Solution 0.5% due to manufacturing practice deviations. The firm went out of business and could not continue required stability studies.

    Product
    Levofloxacin Ophthalmic Solution, 0.5%, 5 mL bottles, Rx Only, Manufactured by: Akorn, Inc., Lake Forest, IL 60045. ALL NDCs
    Category
    Distribution
    1 state
  • ModerateFDA (Drugs)··2023-06-07

    Clobetasol Propionate Cream Recalled Due to CGMP Violations and Unverified Stability

    Akorn, Inc. is recalling all lots of Clobetasol Propionate Cream 0.05% nationwide because the manufacturer went out of business before completing required stability studies to verify product safety and efficacy.

    Product
    Clobetasol Propionate Cream, USP, 0.05%, packaged in a) 15g tubes, b) 30g tubes, and c) 60g tubes, Rx Only, Distributed by: Akorn Operating Company, LLC., Gurnee, IL 60031. ALL NDCs
    Category
    Distribution
    1 state
  • ModerateFDA (Drugs)··2023-06-07

    Akorn Sodium Chloride Ophthalmic Ointment Recalled Due to Manufacturing Deviations

    Akorn Inc. is recalling all lots of Sodium Chloride Ophthalmic Ointment 5% nationwide due to manufacturing practice deviations. The company ceased operations and could not continue stability studies required to verify the product's safety and effectiveness.

    Product
    Sodium Chloride Ophthalmic Ointment, USP, 5%, 3.5g tubes, Manufactured by: Akorn Inc., Lake Forest, IL 60045. ALL NDCs
    Category
    Distribution
    1 state
  • HighFDA (Drugs)··2023-06-07

    Ciclopirox Topical Solution Recalled Due to Manufacturing Practice Violations

    Ciclopirox 8% topical solution (nail lacquer) is recalled nationwide. The manufacturer went out of business and could not complete required stability testing to ensure product safety.

    Product
    Ciclopirox Topical Solution 8% (Nail Lacquer), 6.6 mL bottles, Rx Only, Distributed by: Akorn Operating Company, LLC., Gurnee, IL 60031. ALL NDCs
    Category
    Distribution
    1 state
  • HighFDA (Drugs)··2023-06-07

    FDA Recalls All Lots Akorn Artificial Tears Ointment Nationwide

    Akorn is recalling all lots of Artificial Tears Ointment nationwide due to manufacturing compliance deviations. The company went out of business and was unable to complete required stability studies.

    Product
    Artificial Tears Ointment, Sterile, For Ophthalmic Use Only, 3.5 gram tubes, Distributed by: Akorn Operating Company LLC, Gurnee, IL 60031. ALL NDCs
    Category
    Distribution
    1 state
  • ModerateFDA (Drugs)··2023-06-07

    Lidocaine-Prilocaine Cream Recalled Due to Incomplete Stability Studies

    Akorn, Inc. is recalling all lots of Lidocaine 2.5% & Prilocaine 2.5% Cream due to CGMP deviations. The manufacturer went out of business and could not complete required stability studies to verify product integrity.

    Product
    Lidocaine 2.5% & Prilocaine 2.5% Cream, 30 gram tubes, Rx Only, Manufactured by: HI-TECH PHARMACAL CO., INC., Amityville, NY 11701. ALL NDCs
    Category
    Distribution
    1 state
  • HighFDA (Drugs)··2023-06-07

    Prescription eye solution recalled due to discontinued stability studies

    Akorn, Inc. is recalling all lots of Olopatadine HCl ophthalmic solution 0.2% because the company went out of business and can no longer conduct required stability testing.

    Product
    Olopatadine HCl Ophthalmic Solution, USP, 0.2%, 5mL bottles, Rx Only, Sterile, Manufactured by: Akorn, Inc., Lake Forest, IL 60045. ALL NDCs
    Category
    Distribution
    1 state
  • HighFDA (Drugs)··2023-06-07

    Ephedrine Sulfate Injection Recalled Due to Incomplete Stability Studies

    Akorn, Inc. is recalling all lots of Ephedrine Sulfate Injection due to manufacturing compliance deviations; the firm was unable to complete required stability studies.

    Product
    Ephedrine Sulfate Injection, USP, 50 mg/mL, 1mL Single Dose Ampules, For Intravenous Use, Rx Only, Distributed by: Akorn Operating Company LLC, Gurnee, IL 60031. ALL NDCs
    Category
    Distribution
    1 state
  • HighFDA (Drugs)··2023-06-07

    Rifampin Capsules Recall: Incomplete Stability Studies Due to Manufacturer Closure

    Akorn Inc. is recalling all lots of Rifampin Capsules USP 300 mg distributed nationwide due to incomplete stability studies. The manufacturer ceased operations and could not continue required testing.

    Product
    Rifampin Capsules USP, 300 mg, packaged in a) 30 count bottles and b) 60 count bottles, Rx Only, Distributed by: Akorn Operating Company LLC, Gurnee, IL 60031. ALL NDCs
    Category
    Distribution
    1 state
  • HighFDA (Drugs)··2023-06-07

    Ropivacaine Hydrochloride Injection recalled; manufacturer unable to complete stability studies

    Akorn, Inc. recalls all lots of Ropivacaine Hydrochloride Injection nationwide because the manufacturer went out of business and cannot complete required stability studies.

    Product
    Ropivacaine Hydrochloride Injection USP, 0.2%, 200mg/100 mL (2 mg/mL), 100 mL Vial, Rx Only, Manufactured by: Akorn Inc., Lake Forest, IL 60045. ALL NDCs
    Category
    Distribution
    1 state
  • ModerateFDA (Drugs)··2023-06-07

    AK-POLY-BAC Ophthalmic Ointment Recall for Manufacturing Compliance Deviations

    Akorn, Inc. recalls all lots of AK-POLY-BAC ophthalmic ointment nationwide because the company ceased operations and could not complete required stability testing.

    Product
    AK-POLY-BAC (bacitracin Zinc and Polymyxin B Sulfate) Ophthalmic Ointment, 3.5g, Sterile, Rx Only, For Ophthalmic Use Only, Manufactured by: Akorn, Inc., Lake Forest, IL 60045. ALL NDCs
    Category
    Distribution
    1 state