US Drug Recall Register
Class II · Moderate risk Ongoing Initiated Apr 26, 2023 (3 years ago)

Cromolyn Sodium Ophthalmic Solution

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

Why it was recalled

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

What was recalled

Cromolyn Sodium Ophthalmic Solution, USP, 4%, 10 mL bottles, Rx Only, Manufactured by: Akorn Inc., Lake Forest, IL 60045. ALL NDCs

Recalling firm
Akorn, Inc.
Origin
IL, United States
Initiated by
Voluntary: Firm initiated
FDA recall number
D-0797-2023

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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Reason CGMP Deviations: Possibility of the presence of microbial contamination in the water used to manufacture this product lot.

Bausch & Lomb, Inc. D-0899-2017
Class II · Moderate risk Terminated

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