US Drug Recall Register
Class III · Low risk Terminated Initiated Dec 26, 2019 (7 years ago)

Proparacaine Hydrochloride Ophthalmic Solution, USP, 0.5%, 15 mL per dropper bottle…

Class III — Low risk. Unlikely to cause harm, but violates FDA regulations.

Why it was recalled

Chemical contamination; out of specification results obtained for equipment cleaning residue rinse sample

What was recalled

Proparacaine Hydrochloride Ophthalmic Solution, USP, 0.5%, 15 mL per dropper bottle, Sterile, Rx Only, Manufactured by: Akorn, Inc., Lake Forest, IL 60045. NDC 17478-263-12

Recalling firm
Akorn, Inc.
NDC code
17478-263-12
Origin
IL, United States
Initiated by
Voluntary: Firm initiated
FDA recall number
D-1388-2020

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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