US Drug Recall Register
Class II · Moderate risk Terminated Initiated Oct 4, 2021 (5 years ago)

Betaxolol Ophthalmic Solution, USP, 0.5%, (Betaxolol HCl 5.6 mg/mL), 5 mL dropper bottle…

Class II — Moderate risk. May cause temporary or reversible harm; serious harm unlikely.

Why it was recalled

Microbial Contamination of Sterile Products: Confirmed sterility failure identified during stability testing at the 12-month time point.

What was recalled

Betaxolol Ophthalmic Solution, USP, 0.5%, (Betaxolol HCl 5.6 mg/mL), 5 mL dropper bottle, Rx only, Sterile, Manufactured by: Akorn, Inc., Lake Forest, IL 60045. Carton NDC: 17478-705-10, Bottle NDC 17478-705-11

Recalling firm
Akorn, Inc.
NDC code
17478-705-11
Origin
IL, United States
Initiated by
Voluntary: Firm initiated
FDA recall number
D-0004-2022

What should you do? A recall doesn't always mean your specific bottle is affected - it often applies to certain lots only. Check the lot number on your package against the FDA notice, and talk to your pharmacist before stopping any medication.

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