Akorn, Inc. is recalling approximately 678,445 tubes of various veterinary eye ointments, including Artificial Tears and Neomycin/Polymyxin/Bacitracin formulas. The recall was initiated because the manufacturing site is closing and will no longer conduct the required quality and stability testing needed to ensure the products remain safe and effective through their expiration dates. No injuries or adverse events have been reported to date, but the long-term quality of the ointments cannot be guaranteed. These products were sold nationwide through veterinary clinics, animal pharmacies, and distributors like Covetrus and MWI.
Because the company has stopped testing the products for stability and quality, the ointments may lose their sterile nature or chemical potency before the expiration date printed on the tube. Using an ointment that is no longer sterile or has changed in composition could lead to ineffective treatment or potential eye infections in animals.
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Recall #: V-0034-2023
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