The Recall Desk
ModerateFDA (Drugs)·D-0411-2021·Announced 2021-06-02

Cardinal Health Recalls COSOPT Eye Drops Due to Temperature Excursions

Cardinal Health Inc. is recalling 12 bottles of COSOPT ophthalmic solution due to intermittent temperature excursions during storage.

What this means for you

Minor labeling or packaging issue, or a voluntary precautionary recall. Risk of harm is low but real — follow the manufacturer's instructions.

Our severity reasoning: The recall is classified as FDA Class II and involves a CGMP deviation (temperature excursion) without reported illnesses or injuries, fitting the criteria for a moderate severity voluntary precautionary recall.

Plain-English summary

Cardinal Health Inc. is recalling 12 bottles of COSOPT (Dorzolamide Hydrochloride-Timolol Maleate Ophthalmic Solution) 10ML Ocumeter Plus Ophthalmic Dispenser. The product is distributed by Akorn, Inc. and carries the NDC/UPC 174780-605-10.

The recall was initiated due to Current Good Manufacturing Practice (CGMP) deviations involving intermittent exposure to temperature excursions during storage. The affected units are identified by code 430358.

The product was distributed in Florida, Georgia, and South Carolina. Consumers who have this product should stop using it and contact their healthcare provider or pharmacist for further instructions.

The recalled product

Product
COSOPT (Dorzolamide Hydrochloride-Timolol Maleate Ophthalmic Solution) (Dorzolamide Hydrochloride 22.3 mg/mL Timolol Maleate 6.8 mg/mL) 10ML Ocumeter Plus Ophthalmic Dispenser Sterile Ophthlamic Solution Rx only NDC/UPC 174780-605-10 Distributed by: Akorn, Inc. Lake Forest, IL 60
Affected units
12

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Lot numbers (1)

  • 430358

Distribution

Distributed in 3 states:

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 198 recalled by Cardinal Health Inc. under a single FDA (Drugs) recall action. The agency files each product separately, so the size of the action is not visible from this page alone.

See all 198 products in this recall →