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Atropine Sulfate Ophthalmic Solution Recalled for Failed Stability

Agency Publication Date: February 8, 2023
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Summary

Akorn, Inc. is recalling 45,117 bottles of Atropine Sulfate Ophthalmic Solution (USP 1%). This voluntary recall was issued because the product failed a 12-month stability test for viscosity, meaning the liquid may not have the correct thickness. This affect only 2 mL sterile bottles distributed nationwide in the USA and Puerto Rico under NDC 17478-215-02.

Risk

A failure in viscosity specifications means the eye drops may not behave as expected when applied to the eye, potentially impacting how the medication is absorbed or dispensed. The risk to consumers is considered low, and no injuries have been reported.

What You Should Do

  1. The recalled product is Atropine Sulfate Ophthalmic Solution (USP 1%), 2 mL sterile bottle, labeled with NDC 17478-215-02 and lot number 081031A with an expiration date of 2/28/2023.
  2. If you have health concerns regarding the use of this medication, contact your healthcare provider or pharmacist. Return any unused product to the place of purchase for a refund, throw it away, or contact Akorn, Inc. for further instructions.
  3. Call the FDA Consumer Complaint hotline at 1-888-723-3332 (1-888-SAFEFDA) for additional questions regarding this recall.

Your Remedy Options

You have 2 options:

๐Ÿ’ฐOption 1: Full Refund
How to: Contact your healthcare provider or pharmacist for guidance, or return any unused product to the place of purchase for a refund
๐Ÿ—‘๏ธOption 2: Dispose of Product
How to: Throw the product away. For prescription medications, a DEA take-back location or pharmacy mail-back program is preferred when available.

Affected Products

Product: Atropine Sulfate Ophthalmic Solution (2 mL)
Variants: USP 1%, Sterile, Rx only
Lot Numbers:
081031A (Exp 2/28/2023)
NDC:
17478-215-02

Distributed by Akorn Operating Company LLC

Additional Information

Agency: Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Event ID: 91580
Status: Active
Manufacturer: Akorn, Inc.
Sold By: Pharmacies; Wholesalers; Healthcare facilities
Manufactured In: United States
Units Affected: 45,117 Bottles
Distributed To: Nationwide

AI-Enhanced Content: The summary, action steps, and risk assessment on this page were generated by AI from official government recall data to improve readability. This is not legal or medical advice. Always refer to the official agency sources below for authoritative information.

Sources: FDA iRES ยท Raw API Response

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