Akorn, Inc. recalls Lidocaine Hydrochloride Jelly USP, 2%, Sterile, 30mL tube, Rx only, Manufactured by: Akorn, Inc., Lake Forest, IL 60045, NDC 17478-711-31
cGMP Deviations: Turbidity discovered in Artificial Tears Ointment during sterility testing. Scope expanded to include other lots and products which potentially share the same root cause.
Read the official notice →- Date
- 2022-09-14
- Country
- United States
- Brand
- Akorn
- Product
- Lidocaine Hydrochloride Jelly USP, 2%, Sterile, 30mL tube, Rx only, Manufactured by: Akorn, Inc., Lake Forest, IL 60045, NDC 17478-711-31
- Classification
- Class II
- Units
- USA nationwide
- Category
- Drugs & medical
- Source
- FDA · Drug
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