Levofloxacin Ophthalmic Solution, 0.5%, 5 mL bottles, Rx Only, Manufactured by: Akorn, Inc., Lake Forest, IL 60045. ALL NDCs
Reason CGMP Deviations: Firm went out of business and could no longer continue stability studies.
Class III — Low risk. Unlikely to cause harm, but violates FDA regulations.
Failed Impurities/ Degradation Specifications: OOS for related compound (levofloxacin n-oxide) at the 18 month stability time point.
Levofloxacin Ophthalmic Solution, 0.5%, Sterile, packaged in 5mL bottles, Rx Only, Manufactured by Hi-Tech Pharmacal Co., Inc., Amityville, NY 11707, NDC 50383-283-05
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.
Reason CGMP Deviations: Firm went out of business and could no longer continue stability studies.
Reason CGMP Deviations: Firm went out of business and could no longer continue stability studies.
Reason CGMP Deviations: Firm went out of business and could no longer continue stability studies.
Reason Mismatching of the embossing on the tablets (T7) with the embossing mentioned in the package insert (ML63) in the distributed bottles.
Reason CGMP Deviations:
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