Drugs & medicalClass II

Akorn, Inc. recalls TheraTears Extra (sodium carboxymethylcellulose) 0.25% Lubricant Eye Drops, 30 Sterile Single-Use Vials per box, Akorn Consumer Health, A…

Lack of Assurance of Sterility

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Date
2022-03-30
Country
United States
Brand
Akorn
Product
TheraTears Extra (sodium carboxymethylcellulose) 0.25% Lubricant Eye Drops, 30 Sterile Single-Use Vials per box, Akorn Consumer Health, A…
Classification
Class II
Units
Nationwide within theUSA
Category
Drugs & medical
Source
FDA · Drug

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