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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

76–86 of 86

  • HighFDA (Drugs)··2023-06-07

    FDA Recalls DetomiSed Drug Due to Incomplete Stability Testing

    FDA is recalling all lots of DetomiSed (detomidine hydrochloride), a prescription-only drug, nationwide. Akorn Inc., the manufacturer, went out of business and could no longer conduct stability studies.

    Product
    DetomiSed (detomidine hydrochloride) packaged in a) 5mL and b)20mL vials, Rx Only, Distributed by: Akorn Operating Company, LLC., Gurnee, IL 60031. ALL NDCs
    Category
    Distribution
    1 state
  • HighFDA (Drugs)··2023-06-07

    Proparacaine HCl Ophthalmic Solution Recalled Due to Incomplete Stability Studies

    Akorn, Inc. is recalling all lots of Proparacaine HCl Ophthalmic Solution 0.5% due to manufacturing deviations. The manufacturer could not complete required stability studies before going out of business.

    Product
    Proparacaine HCl Ophthalmic Solution, USP 0.5%, 15 mL bottles, Rx Only, Distributed by: Akorn Operating Company LLC, Gurnee, IL 60031. ALL NDCs
    Category
    Distribution
    1 state
  • HighFDA (Drugs)··2023-06-07

    Promethazine HCl Oral Solution Recalled Due to Manufacturing Deviations

    Akorn, Inc. is recalling all lots of Promethazine HCl Oral Solution, USP, due to Current Good Manufacturing Practice deviations. The firm went out of business and cannot complete required stability studies.

    Product
    Promethazine HCl Oral Solution, USP, 6.25 mg/5mL, 473 mL bottles, Rx Only, Distributed by: Akorn Operating Company LLC, Gurnee, IL 60031. ALL NDCs
    Category
    Distribution
    1 state
  • ModerateFDA (Drugs)··2023-06-07

    Clobetasol Propionate Shampoo Recall Due to Manufacturing Compliance Issues

    Akorn, Inc. is recalling all lots of Clobetasol Propionate Shampoo, 0.05% distributed nationwide after the firm closed and could not continue required stability studies.

    Product
    Clobetasol Propionate Shampoo, 0.05%, 4oz (118 mL) bottles, Rx Only, Distributed by: Akorn Operating Company, LLC., Gurnee, IL 60031. ALL NDCs
    Category
    Distribution
    1 state
  • HighFDA (Drugs)··2023-06-07

    Sufenta Injection Recalled Due to Manufacturing Compliance Deviations

    Akorn Inc. is recalling all lots of Sufenta (Sufentanil Citrate Injection) distributed nationwide. The manufacturer ceased operations and could not complete required stability studies to verify drug safety and effectiveness over time.

    Product
    Sufenta (Sufentanil Citrate Injection, USP) 50 mcg/mL, packaged in a)1 mL ampules, b) 2mL ampules, c) 5mL ampules, For Intravenous and Epidural Use, Rx only, Manufactured by: Akorn Inc., Lake Forest, IL 60045. ALL NDCs
    Category
    Distribution
    1 state
  • HighFDA (Drugs)··2023-06-07

    Akorn Tropicamide Ophthalmic Solution Recalled for Manufacturing Quality Deviations

    Akorn recalls all lots of Tropicamide Ophthalmic Solution 0.5% (15 mL bottles) nationwide due to CGMP deviations. The firm was unable to complete required stability studies after ceasing operations.

    Product
    Tropicamide Ophthalmic Solution, USP 0.5%, 15 mL bottles, Rx only, Distributed by: Akorn Operating Company LLC, Gurnee, IL 60031. ALL NDCs
    Category
    Distribution
    1 state
  • ModerateFDA (Drugs)··2023-06-07

    Acetic Acid Otic Solution recalled due to manufacturing deviations and unverified stability

    Akorn is recalling all lots of Acetic Acid Otic Solution nationwide due to manufacturing practice deviations. The firm went out of business and could not complete stability studies required to verify the product remained safe and effective.

    Product
    Acetic Acid Otic Solution, 15 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

    Docusate Liquid Drug Recalled Over Incomplete Stability Testing

    Akorn, Inc. is recalling all lots of DOCU LIQUID (docusate sodium) after the company ceased operations and could not complete mandatory stability testing required for FDA compliance.

    Product
    DOCU LIQUID (docusate sodium, 50 mg/5 mL), packaged in 473mL bottles and b)10mL Unit Dose cups, Distributed by: Akorn Operating Company, LLC., Gurnee, IL 60031. ALL NDCs
    Category
    Distribution
    1 state
  • HighFDA (Drugs)··2023-06-07

    Oxcarbazepine Oral Suspension Recalled Due to Manufacturing and Stability Deviations

    Akorn Inc. is recalling all lots of Oxcarbazepine Oral Suspension 300 mg/5 mL due to manufacturing practice deviations. The firm went out of business and could not complete required stability studies.

    Product
    Oxcarbazepine Oral Suspension, USP, 300 mg/5 mL, 250 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 Akorn Gonak Eye Drops for Manufacturing Deviations

    Akorn, Inc. recalled all lots of Gonak Hypromellose Ophthalmic Solution distributed in the USA and Puerto Rico after the firm ceased operations and could not complete required stability studies.

    Product
    Gonak Hypromellose Ophthalmic Solution 25mg/mL, 15 mL bottles, Rx Only, Manufactured by: Akorn, Inc., Lake Forest, IL 60045. ALL NDCs
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    Distribution
    1 state
  • ModerateFDA (Drugs)··2023-06-07

    FDA Recalls Granisetron HCl Injectable Drug Due to Manufacturing Compliance Failure

    Akorn, Inc. recalls all lots of Granisetron HCl Injection nationwide because the manufacturer ceased operations and cannot complete required stability studies, leaving the drug's shelf-life unverified.

    Product
    Granisetron HCl Injection, USP, 1 mg/mL, packaged in a) 1mL and b) 4 mL vials, Rx Only, For Intravenous Use Only, Manufactured by: Akorn, Inc., Lake Forest, IL 60045. ALL NDCs
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    Distribution
    1 state