Drug recall

Fluoracaine, Fluorescein Sodium and Proparacaine Hydrochloride Ophthalmic Solution USP, Sterile, Rx Only…

FDA recall event 25285 · Class II · Akorn, Inc.

Key facts

Event ID 25285
Recall numbers D-155-3, D-156-3
Recalling firm Akorn, Inc.
Product type Drugs
Products Fluoracaine, Fluorescein Sodium and Proparacaine Hydrochloride Ophthalmic Solution USP, Sterile, Rx Only, Active : Fluorescein Sodium 0.25%, Proparacaine Hydrochloride 0.5% ; 5 mL glass screw cap vial…, Fluress, Fluorescein Sodium and Benoxinate Hydrochloride Ophthalmic Solution USP; Sterile , Active :Fluorescein Sodium 0.25%, Benoxinate Hydrochloride 0.4%, 5 mL glass screw cap vial with black…
Classification Class II
Status Ongoing
Voluntary or mandated Firm Initiated
Reason for recall Container/closure integrity problem: leaking containers, Container/closure integrity problems: leaking containers
Initiation date Jan 14, 2003
City Decatur
Country United States
FEI number 1450114

At a glance

  • 1–9 Products in this recall
  • 10–99 FDA inspections of this firm (FEI)

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