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Akorn, Inc. 2023-06-07 Health serious FDA
Health · FDA · Recall #FDA-D-0785-2023

Artificial Tears Solution, Polyvinyl Alcohol 1.4%, For Ophthalmic Use Only, Distributed… Recall

Issued June 7, 2023 · Akorn, Inc.

In June 2023, Akorn, Inc. recalled the Artificial Tears Solution, Polyvinyl Alcohol 1.4%, For Ophthalmic Use Only, Distributed…, a serious health recall reported by the FDA. Affected owners are eligible for a voluntary. Here is what the hazard is and exactly what to do about it.

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What this means for you

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

What you should do

  1. 1 Stop using Artificial Tears Solution, Polyvinyl Alcohol 1.4%, For Ophthalmic Use Only, Distributed… right away.
  2. 2 Set it aside where it won't be used by mistake.
  3. 3 Contact Akorn, Inc. to arrange your voluntary. See the official notice below for contact details.
  4. 4 Keep the product until your remedy is fully processed. You may need it.
Official remedy (Voluntary):

Recall details

Brand
Akorn, Inc.
Category
Health
Recall date
June 7, 2023
Units affected
Not reported
Sold at
Nationwide in the USA and Puerto Rico
Recall number
FDA-D-0785-2023
Made in
United States
Issuing agency
FDA

In context

  • Akorn, Inc. has 63 recalls in our database.
  • We're tracking 3,576 Health recalls in our database.
  • This is the 903rd Health recall we've logged in 2023.
Read the official FDA notice

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