Drug recall

Neomycin and Polymyxin B Sulfates, and Bacitracin Zinc Ophthalmic Ointment, USP, Net Wt. 3.5 Grams (1/8 oz.)…

FDA recall event 88977 · Class III · Akorn, Inc.

Key facts

Event ID 88977
Recall numbers V-0024-2022
Recalling firm Akorn, Inc.
Product type Veterinary
Products Neomycin and Polymyxin B Sulfates, and Bacitracin Zinc Ophthalmic Ointment, USP, Net Wt. 3.5 Grams (1/8 oz.) in a Metal Tube, Sterile Ophthalmic Ointment, Rx only, For Veterinary Use Only, Mfd. by…
Classification Class III
Status Terminated
Voluntary or mandated Voluntary: Firm Initiated
Reason for recall Potential exposure of the product to foreign material during the filling process.
Initiation date Nov 3, 2021
Report date Nov 17, 2021
Termination date Aug 22, 2022
City Lake Forest
State IL
Country United States
FEI number 3003102962

At a glance

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

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