Levofloxacin Injection 500mg/20 mL (25 mg/mL), For Intravenous Infusion, packaged in a) 20mL vials and b) 30 mL vials, Rx Only, Manufactured by: Akorn, Inc., Lake Forest, IL 60045. ALL NDCs

FDA recall notice · announced June 7, 2023 · Akorn

Class II FDA/FSIS Class II: use may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences.

The product

Levofloxacin Injection 500mg/20 mL (25 mg/mL), For Intravenous Infusion, packaged in a) 20mL vials and b) 30 mL vials, Rx Only, Manufactured by: Akorn, Inc., Lake Forest, IL 60045. ALL NDCs

Reason for recall

CGMP Deviations: Firm went out of business and could no longer continue stability studies.

Notes

Distribution: Nationwide in the USA and Puerto Rico
Lot/code information: All Lots
Quantity: N/A
Status: Ongoing
Products in this recall event:
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- Levofloxacin Ophthalmic Solution, 0.5%, 5 mL bottles, Rx Only, Manufactured by: Akorn, Inc., Lake Forest, IL 60045. ALL NDCs (D-0820-2023)
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- Ropivacaine Hydrochloride Injection USP, 0.5%, 150mg/30 mL (5 mg/mL), 30 mL Single-dose Vial, Rx Only, Manufactured by: Akorn Inc., Lake Forest, IL 60045. ALL NDCs (D-0842-2023)
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- Proparacaine HCl Ophthalmic Solution, USP 0.5%, 15 mL bottles, Rx Only, Distributed by: Akorn Operating Company LLC, Gurnee, IL 60031. ALL NDCs (D-0839-2023)
- Promethazine HCl Oral Solution, USP, 6.25 mg/5mL, 473 mL bottles, Rx Only, Distributed by: Akorn Operating Company LLC, Gurnee, IL 60031. ALL NDCs (D-0838-2023)
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- Tropicamide Ophthalmic Solution, USP 0.5%, 15 mL bottles, Rx only, Distributed by: Akorn Operating Company LLC, Gurnee, IL 60031. ALL NDCs (D-0853-2023)
- Neomycin & Polymyxin B Sulfates, and Bacitracin Zinc Ophthalmic Ointment, 3.5 g tubes, Rx Only, Manufactured by: Akorn, Inc., Lake Forest, IL 60045. ALL NDCs (D-0831-2023)
- Acetic Acid Otic Solution, 15 mL per bottle, Rx only, Distributed by: Akorn Operating Company LLC, Gurnee, IL 60031. ALL NDCs (D-0781-2023)
- DOCU LIQUID (docusate sodium, 50 mg/5 mL), packaged in 473mL bottles and b)10mL Unit Dose cups, Distributed by: Akorn Operating Company, LLC., Gurnee, IL 60031. ALL NDCs (D-0801-2023)
- Calcitriol Injection 2 mcg/mL, 1 mL ampules Rx Only, Distributed by: Akorn Operating Company, LLC., Gurnee, IL 60031. ALL NDCs (D-0858-2023)
- Albuterol Sulfate Syrup, 2mg (base), 16 fl oz (473 mL) per bottle, Rx only, Distributed by: Akorn Operating Company LLC, Gurnee, IL 60031. ALL NDCs (D-0783-2023)
- Pilocarpine Hydrochloride Ophthalmic Solution, USP 1%, 15 mL bottles, Rx Only, Sterile, Distributed by: Akorn Operating Company LLC, Gurnee, IL 60031. ALL NDCs (D-0835-2023)
- Oxcarbazepine Oral Suspension, USP, 300 mg/5 mL, 250 mL bottles, Rx Only, Distributed by: Akorn Operating Company LLC, Gurnee, IL 60031. ALL NDCs (D-0834-2023)
- Olopatadine HCl Nasal Spray, 665 mcg, 30.5 g bottles, Rx Only, Manufactured by: Akorn, Operating Company LLC, Gurnee, IL 60031. ALL NDCs (D-0832-2023)
- Gonak Hypromellose Ophthalmic Solution 25mg/mL, 15 mL bottles, Rx Only, Manufactured by: Akorn, Inc., Lake Forest, IL 60045. ALL NDCs (D-0805-2023)
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- Granisetron HCl Injection, USP, 1 mg/mL, packaged in a) 1mL and b) 4 mL vials, Rx Only, For Intravenous Use Only, Manufactured by: Akorn, Inc., Lake Forest, IL 60045. ALL NDCs (D-0806-2023)
- Midazolam Injection, USP 2mg/2mL (1 mg/mL) For Intramuscular or Intravenous Use Only, 2mL vials, Rx Only, Manufactured by: Akorn, Inc., Lake Forest, IL 60045. ALL NDCs (D-0828-2023)
- Lidocaine Ointment USP, 5%, 1 1/4 oz tubes, Rx Only, Manufactured for: HI-TECH PHARMACAL CO., INC., Amityville, NY 11701. ALL NDCs (D-0822-2023)
- Midazolam Injection, USP, 50 mg/10mL (5mg/mL), For Intramuscular or Intravenous Use Only, 10 mL vials, Rx Only, Manufactured by: Akorn, Inc., Lake Forest, IL 60045. ALL NDCs (D-0859-2023)
- Calcipotriene Topical Solution, 0.005% (Scalp Solution), 60 mL bottles, Rx Only, Distributed by: Akorn Operating Company, LLC., Gurnee, IL 60031. ALL NDCs (D-0789-2023)
- Timolol Maleate Ophthalmic Solution, USP 0.5%, packaged in a) 2.5mL bottles, b) 5mL bottles, c) 10 mL bottles, and d)15mL bottles, Rx only, Manufactured by: Akorn , Inc, Lake Forest, IL 60045. ALL NDC (D-0849-2023)
- Levofloxacin Injection 500mg/20 mL (25 mg/mL), For Intravenous Infusion, packaged in a) 20mL vials and b) 30 mL vials, Rx Only, Manufactured by: Akorn, Inc., Lake Forest, IL 60045. ALL NDCs (D-0818-2023)

Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.