Akorn, Inc. is recalling approximately 842,949 units of various veterinary medications, including Artificial Tears, Atropine Sulfate, and Ketamine injections, because the company has gone out of business and can no longer guarantee the quality or stability of the products through their expiration dates. This recall affects a wide range of sterile ophthalmic ointments, solutions, and injectable medications used for pets and horses. The products were distributed nationwide to veterinary clinics, pharmacies, and through MWI Animal Health.
The medications may lose their effectiveness or become unstable over time, which could lead to treatment failure or potential safety issues for animals receiving the drugs. No injuries or adverse events have been reported to date.
You have 2 options:
Recall #: V-0129-2023; Quantity: 576,032 tubes
Recall #: V-0130-2023; Distributed by MWI; Quantity: 9,515 bottles
Recall #: V-0131-2023; For use in horses only; Quantity: 28,547 vials
Recall #: V-0132-2023; For use in horses only; Quantity: 11,221 vials
Recall #: V-0133-2023; Quantity: 3,408 vials
Recall #: V-0134-2023; Quantity: 121,356 tubes
Recall #: V-0135-2023; Quantity: 960 bottles
Recall #: V-0136-2023; Quantity: 56,904 bottles
Recall #: V-0137-2023; Quantity: 5,324 vials
Recall #: V-0138-2023; Quantity: 29,682 vials
If you or a family member were harmed by this recalled product, you may have legal rights. Consider consulting a consumer protection attorney to understand your options for compensation.
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Sources: FDA iRES · FDA Press Release · Raw API Response