US Drug Recall Register
Class II · Moderate risk Terminated Initiated Sep 20, 2019 (7 years ago)

Phenylephrine Hydrochloride Ophthalmic Solution, USP, 2.5%, 15 mL bottle, Rx only, Mfd…

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

Why it was recalled

Lack of Assurance of Sterility: Out of specification results for container closure test which cannot guarantee the sterility of the product.

What was recalled

Phenylephrine Hydrochloride Ophthalmic Solution, USP, 2.5%, 15 mL bottle, Rx only, Mfd. by: Akorn, Inc., Lake Forest, IL 60045; NDC 17478-201-15.

Recalling firm
Akorn, Inc.
NDC code
17478-201-15
Origin
IL, United States
Initiated by
Voluntary: Firm initiated
FDA recall number
D-1883-2019

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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