Unrated Drug recall · FDA · Published October 13, 2022
Akorn Tobramycin Ophthalmic Solution 0.3% Recall: CGMP Deviations
Akorn recalls Tobramycin Ophthalmic Solution 0.3% 5mL bottles due to CGMP deviations. This prescription eye drop may have manufacturing issues affecting safety.
Recall notice
CGMP Deviations:
Contact the company
Recalling firmAkorn, Inc.5605 Centerpoint Ct Ste A · Gurnee, IL 60031-5278
What happened, in plain English
Akorn is recalling prescription Tobramycin Ophthalmic Solution 0.3% 5mL bottles because of manufacturing quality control issues. This could affect the safety and effectiveness of the medication. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/34239-akorn-tobramycin-ophthalmic-solution-0-3-recall-cgmp-deviations.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/34239-akorn-tobramycin-ophthalmic-solution-0-3-recall-cgmp-deviations · Updated August 18, 2026 · FDA enforcement record: FDA #D-0158-2023
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“Akorn Tobramycin Ophthalmic Solution 0.3% Recall: CGMP Deviations.” GovInfoNow, updated August 18, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/34239-akorn-tobramycin-ophthalmic-solution-0-3-recall-cgmp-deviations. Based on FDA recall #D-0158-2023 (https://api.fda.gov/drug/enforcement.json?search=recall_number:%22D-0158-2023%22&limit=1).
Why it’s dangerous
The recall is due to CGMP (Current Good Manufacturing Practice) deviations, which are regulatory standards for drug safety and quality. These deviations could mean the medication isn't as safe or effective as it should be.
Who’s affected
Prescription eye drop users who have the specific lot numbers and expiration dates listed in the recall. Patients with eye infections requiring this medication are most at risk.
How to tell if you have this one
Check the product label for the lot numbers: 1D94A (exp 3/31/2023), 1E35A (exp 4/30/2023), or 2A06A (exp 12/31/2023). The product is a prescription eye drop sold in 5mL bottles.
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All 27 products in this recall
FDA lists each product line separately under one recall event. Check your product description, lot or code numbers against each row. Every row shares the hazard and remedy on this page.
- Classification
Class II- Status
Ongoing- Distribution
Nationwide in the USA
| Recall number | Product, codes & lots | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| D-0132-2023 | AK-POLY-BAC brand of Bacitracin cand Polymixin B Sulfate Ophthalmic Ointment USP, 3.5 g (1/8 oz.) tube, Rx only, Sterile, Manufactured by: Akorn, Inc., Lake Forest, IL 60045. NDC: 17478-238-35; Lot # 0G87A, EXP 06/30/2023 | 36,025 tubes |
| D-0133-2023 | Artificial Tears OINTMENT, Lubricant Eye Ointment, Net Wt. 3.5 g (1/8 oz.) per tube, Sterile, Manufactured by: Akorn, Inc., Lake Forest, IL 60045. NDC: 17478-062-35; Lot # 0A08B, EXP 12/31/2022; 0B63A, EXP 1/31/2023; 0C72A, EXP 2/28/2023; 0D14A, 0D19A, EXP 3/31/2023; 0F54A, EXP 5/31/2023; 0G80B, 0G09B, 0G97A, EXP 6/30/2023; 0J78A, EXP 8/31/2023; 0K23A, EXP 9/30/2023; 0L64A, EXP 10/31/2023;1B29A, EXP 1/31/2024; 1C59A, 1C53A, 1C72A,1C78A, EXP 2/29/2024; 1D87A, 1D89A, EXP 3/31/2024; 1G59A, 1G59B, EXP 6/30/2024; 1K60A, EXP 9/30/2024; 1J57A, EXP 8/31/2024; 1H86A, EXP 7/31/2024; 1K75A, EXP 9/30/2024; 1L12A, EXP 10/31/2024; 1M22A, EXP 11/30/2024 | 1,164,171 tubes |
| D-0134-2023 | Artificial Tears Solution, Lubricant Eye Drops, Polyvinyl Alcohol 1.4%, 15 mL (0.5 fl. oz.) per bottle, Sterile, Manufactured by: Akorn, Inc., Lake Forest, IL 60045. NDC: 17478-060-12; Lot: 0L44A, 0L52A, 0L51A, 0L77A, 0L75A, EXP 10/31/2022; 0M02A, 0M01A, EXP 11/30/2022; 1C81A, EXP 2/28/2023; 1D02A, 1D03A, EXP 3/31/2023; 1E10A, 1E08A, 1E23A, 1E26A, 1E25A, 1E27A, 1E33A, EXP 4/30/2023; 1F46A, EXP 5/31/2023; 1G49A, 1G50A, 1G67A, EXP 6/30/2023; 1H04A, 1H74A,1H76A, 1H05A, 1H07A, 1H15A, 1H13A, 1H95A, EXP 7/31/2023; 1J44A, 1J20A, EXP 8/31/2023; | 967,075 bottles |
| D-0135-2023 | Betaxolol Ophthalmic Solution, USP 0.5%, (Betaxolol HCl 5.6 mg/mL), 5 mL per bottle, Sterile, Rx Only, Manufactured by: Akorn, Inc., Lake Forest, IL 60045. NDC: 17478-705-10; Lot: 1A08A, EXP 12/31/2022 | 6,273 bottles |
| D-0136-2023 | Ciprofloxacin Ophthalmic Solution, USP 0.3% (Ciprofloxacin HCl), 2.5mL per bottle, Rx Only, Manufactured by: Akorn, Inc., Lake Forest, IL 60045. NDC: 17478-714-25; Lot: Lot 1E22A, EXP 10/31/2022 | 1,584 bottles |
| D-0137-2023 | Cromolyn Sodium Ophthalmic Solution, USP 4%, 10mL per bottle, Rx Only, Manufactured by: Akorn, Inc., Lake Forest, IL 60045. NDC: 17478-291-11; Lot: 0G75A, 0G12A, EXP 6/30/2023; 0H50A, EXP 7/31/2023; 0J88A, EXP 8/31/2023; 1D98A, EXP 3/31/2024; 1E31A, EXP 4/30/2024; 1D97A, EXP 3/31/2024; 1H14A, EXP 7/31/2024; | 188,550 bottles |
| D-0138-2023 | ERYTHROMYCIN OPHTHALMIC OINTMENT USP 0.5%, Net Weight: 3.5g (1/8 oz) per tube, Rx Only, Manufactured by: Akorn, Inc., Lake Forest, IL 60045. NDC: 17478-070-35; Lot: 0L58A, EXP 10/31/2022; 1B21A, 1B31A, EXP 1/31/2023; 1C44A, 1C58A, 1C58B, EXP 2/28/2023; 1E13A, 1E24A, EXP 4/30/2023; 1C57A, EXP 2/28/2023; 1G60A, 1G62A, 1G63A, EXP 6/30/2023; 1J34B, 1J40A, 1J21A, EXP 8/31/2023; 1K74A, EXP 9/30/2023; 1L93A, 1L96B, 1L96A, EXP 10/31/2023; 1M25A, 1M24A, 1M31A, EXP 11/30/2023; 2A02A, 2A10A, EXP 12/31/2023; 2C07A, EXP 2/29/2024; 2D47A, EXP 3/31/2024; 2E50A, 2E51A, EXP 4/30/2024; | 1,109,600 tubes |
| D-0139-2023 | Erythromycin Ophthalmic Ointment USP, 0.5%, Net Weight: 1 g per tube (50 unit-dose tubes per carton), Rx Only, Manufactured by: Akorn, Inc., Lake Forest, IL 60045. NDC: 17478-070-31; Lot: 1B14B, EXP 1/31/2023; 1C49A, 1C49B, 1C70A, EXP 2/28/2023; 1E09A, 1E34A, 1E34B, 1E09B, EXP 4/30/2023; 1F37C, 1F37A, 1F37B, EXP 5/31/2023; 1G58A, 1G57B, 1G58B, 1G66B, 1G66A, 1G57A, EXP 6/30/2023; 1H77B, 1H80A, 1H80B, 1H77A, EXP 7/31/2023; 1J24A, EXP 8/31/2023; 1K67B, 1K67A, 1K76A, 1K87B, 1K77A, 1K76B, 1K87A, 1K77B, EXP 9/30/2023; 1L90B, 1L90A, 1L92B, 1L92A, EXP 10/31/2023; 1M28A, 1M35A, 1M28B, EXP 11/30/2023; 2D20B, EXP 3/31/2024. | 36,455 cartons |
| D-0140-2023 | GONAK Hypromellose Ophthalmic Demulcent Solution, (25 mg) 2.5%, 15 mL per dropper bottle, For Professional Use in Goinoscopic Examinations, Mfd. by: Akorn, INc., Lake Forest, IL 60045. NDC: 17478-064-12; Lot: 0C80A, EXP 2/28/2023; 0B71A, 1B32A, EXP 1/31/2023; 0C80B, EXP 2/28/2023; 0F68A, EXP 5/31/2023; 0G85A, 0G01A, 1G54A, 1G71A, EXP 6/30/2023; 0H32A, 0H47A, 1H75A, EXP 7/31/2023; 0K22A, EXP 9/30/2023; 0M90A, EXP 11/30/2023; | 196,254 bottles |
| D-0141-2023 | Ketorolac Tromethamine Ophthalmic Solution, 0.5%, Packaged as a) 10 mL dropper bottle, NDC 17478-209-11; (b) 3 mL dropper bottle, NDC 17478-209-19; (c) 5 mL dropper bottle, NDC 17478-209-10; Rx only, Manufactured by: Akorn, Inc., Lake Forest, IL 60045.; Lot: (a) 1A09A, EXP 12/31/2022; 1H01A, EXP 7/31/2023 ; (b) 1E32A, EXP 4/30/2023; 1F45A, EXP 5/31/2023; 1H99A, EXP 7/31/2023; 1K84A, EXP 9/30/2023; (c) 0L40A, EXP 10/31/2022; 1B38A, EXP 1/31/2023; 1E12A, EXP 4/30/2023; 1F41A, EXP 5/31/2023; 1G73A, 1G68A, EXP 6/30/2023; 1H08A, 1H12A, EXP 7/31/2023 | 314,543 10ml,3ml, 5ml bottles |
| D-0142-2023 | Levofloxacin Ophthalmic Solution 0.5%, 5 mL per bottle, Rx Only, Manufactured by: Akorn, Inc., Lake Forest, Il 60045. NDC: 17478-106-10; Lot # 1F43A, EXP 5/31/2/023 | 3108 bottles |
| D-0143-2023 | Lidocaine Hydrochloride Jelly USP, 2%, Packaged as (a) 5 mL tube (NDC 17478-711-10) x10 per box NDC 17478-711-31; (b) 30 mL tube NDC 17478-711-30; Rx only, Manufactured by: Akorn, Inc., Lake Forest, Il 60045.; Lot: (a) 0A02B, 0A02D, 0A02C, 0A02A, 0A02E, EXP 12/31/2022; 0B60C, 0B46B, 0B60D EXP 1/31/2023; 0B67B, 0B67D, 0B60B, 0B60A, 0B67A, 0B46D, 0B67C, 0B46A, EXP 1/31/2023; 0C78B, 0C78D, 0C78C, EXP 2/28/2023; 0D11A, 0D11C, 0D11B, 0D11D, EXP 3/31/2023 0E35C, 0E35B, 0E35A, EXP 4/30/2023; 0J63B, 0J63C, EXP 8/31/2023; 0K02A, 0K02C, 0K02D, 0K02B, EXP 9/30/2023; 0L47B, 0L47C, 0L47A, EXP 10/31/2023; 1B12B, 1B12A, 1B23A, 1B23F, 1B12C, 1B23B, 1B23D, 1B23E, 1B12D, EXP 1/31/2024; 1C66C, 1C66A, EXP 2/29/2024; 1D93B, 1D93D, 1D93C, 1D99B, 1D99C, 1D99A, 1D93A, 1D99D, EXP 3/31/2024 1H96C, 1H96D, 1H96E, EXP 7/31/2024; 1J37B, 1J47B, 1J47D, 1J37C, 1J37A, 1J47C, EXP 8/31/2024; 1L18D, 1L98C, 1L18C, 1L18A, 1L98B, 1L98D, 1L18B, 1L98E, EXP 10/31/2024; 2D21B, EXP 3/31/2025 (b) 0A06A, 0A37A , EXP 12/31/2022; 0B44A, EXP 1/31/2023; 0C88A, 0C84A, EXP 2/28/2023; 0D21A, 0D08A, EXP 3/31/2023; 0E46A, 0E46B, 0E31A, 0E48A, EXP 4/30/2023; 0F72A, 0F58A, EXP 5/31/2023; 0G05A, EXP 6/30/2023; 0H41A, EXP 7/31/2023; 0J67A, 0J67B, EXP 8/31/2023; 0K15B, 0K15A, EXP 9/30/2023; 0L56B, EXP 10/31/2023; 1B20A, EXP 1/31/2024; 1C47A, 1C52A, EXP 2/29/2024; 1D84B,1D84A, EXP 3/31/2024; 1G61A, 1G64A, 1G72A, EXP 6/30/2024; 1J51A, 1J28A, EXP 8/31/2024; 1K63A, 1K69A, 1K73A, 1K69B, 1K69C, EXP 9/30/2024; 1L15B, EXP 10/31/2024; 2C08A,EXP 2/28/2025; | 2,369,258 tubes |
| D-0144-2023 | Moxifloxacin Ophthalmic Solution, USP, 0.5%, 3 mL per dropper bottle, Rx only, Manufactured by: Akorn, Lake Forest, IL 60045. NDC: 17478-519-19; Lot, Expiry: Lots 1E28A, exp 4/30/2023 | 2,563 bottles |
| D-0145-2023 | Neomycin and Polymyxin B Sulfates, and Bacitracin Zinc Ophthalmic Ointment, USP, Net Wt. 3.5 g (1/8 oz.), Rx Only, Manufactured by: Akorn, INC., Lake Forest, IL 60045. NDC: 17478-235-35; Lot: Lot 1K64A, EXP 9/30/2023 | 2,082 tubes |
| D-0146-2023 | Ofloxacin Ophthalmic Solution, USP 0.3%, 5 mL per bottle, Rx Only, Manufactured by: Akorn, Inc., Lake Forest, IL 60045; Distributed by: MWI, Boise, ID 83705. NDC: 13985-602-05; Lot: 11B26A, EXP 1/31/2023; 1H02A, EXP 7/31/2023; | 65,006 bottles |
| D-0147-2023 | Olopatadine HCl Ophthalmic Solution, USP 0.1%, 5 mL per dropper bottle, Rx Only, Manufactured by: Akorn, Inc., Lake Forest, IL 60045. NDC: 17478-105-05; Lot: Lot 1B41A, EXP 1/31/2023 | 31,073 bottles |
| D-0148-2023 | Olopatadine HCL Ophthalmic Solution, USP 0.1%, Antihistamine and Redness Reliever, 5 mL (0.17 FL OZ) per bottle, Manufactured by: Akorn, Inc., Lake Forest, IL 60045. NDC: 17478-308-05; Lot: 1L03A, EXP 10/31/2023 | 1,752 bottles |
| D-0149-2023 | Olopatadine HCl Ophthalmic Solution, USP 0.2%, 2.5 mL per bottle, Rx Only, Manufactured by: Akorn, Inc., Lake Forest, IL 60045. NDC: 17478-305-12; Lot: 0L48A, EXP 10/31/2022; 0L55A, EXP 10/31/2022; 1C75A, EXP 2/28/2023; 1E18A, 1E20A , EXP 4/30/2023; | 173,928 bottles |
| D-0150-2023 | Olopatadine HCl Ophthalmic Solution, USP 0.1%, 5 mL (0.17 FL OZ) per bottle, Antihistamine and Redness Reliever, Manufactured by: Akorn, Inc., Lake Forest, IL 60045. Marketed by: GSMS, Incorporated, Camarillo, CA 93012. NDC: 51407-499-05; Lot: 1L16A, 1L17A, EXP 10/31/2023; 1M29A, EXP 11/30/2023; 2A05A, EXP 12/31/2023; | 163,996 bottles |
| D-0151-2023 | Olopatadine HCl Ophthalmic Solution, USP 0.1%, 5 mL per bottle, Rx Only, Manufactured by: Akorn, Inc., Lake Forest, IL 60045. Marketed by: GSMS, Incorporated, Camarillo, CA 93012. NDC: 60429-957-05; Lot: 1C61A, EXP 2/28/2023; 1D86A, 1D07A, EXP 3/31/2023; | 121,176 bottles |
| D-0152-2023 | PAREMYD (hydroxyamphetamine hydrobromide/ tropicamide ophthalmic solution) 1%/0.25%, 15 mL per dropper bottle, Rx only, Manufactured by: Akorn, Inc., Lake Forest, IL 60045. NDC: 17478-704-12; Lot: 0B55A, EXP 1/31/2023; 0D16A, 0D23A, EXP 3/31/2023; 0E51A, EXP 4/30/2023; 1C46A, EXP 2/29/2024; | 51,601 bottles |
| D-0153-2023 | Proparacaine Hydrochloride Ophthalmic Solution, USP 0.5%, 15 mL per dropper bottle, Rx only, Distributed by: Akorn Operating Company LLC, Gurnee, IL 60031 NDC: 17478-263-12; Lot: 0L42A, 0L50A, EXP 10/31/2022; 1C64A, 1C76A, EXP 2/28/2023; 1G53A, EXP 6/30/2023; 1J26A, 1J25A, 1J48A, 1J54A, EXP 8/31/2023 | 267,678 bottles |
| D-0154-2023 | Proparacaine Hydrochloride Ophthalmic Solution, USP 0.5%, 15 mL per bottle, Rx only, Manufactured by: Akorn, Inc., Lake Forest, IL 60045. Distributed By: MWI Boise, ID 83705, NDC: 13985-611-15; Lot: 0L53A, EXP 10/31/2022; 1J49A, EXP 8/31/2023; | 23,026 bottles |
| D-0155-2023 | Sodium Chloride Ophthalmic Ointment, USP, 5%, Net Wt. 3.5 g (1/8 oz.) per tube, Manufactured by: Akorn, Inc., Lake Forest, IL 60045. NDC: 17478-622-35; Lot: 0F69A, EXP 5/31/2023; 0G92B, 0G92A, EXP 6/30/2023; 0J69A, EXP 8/31/2023; 0K29A, 0K24A, EXP 9/30/2023; 0M93A, 0M92A, 0M92B, EXP 11/30/2023; 1B25A, EXP 1/31/2024; 1C74A, EXP 2/29/2024; 1E19A, EXP 4/30/2024; 1C77A, EXP 2/29/2024; | 524,506 tubes |
| D-0156-2023 | Timolol Maleate Ophthalmic Solution, USP, 0.5%, Packaged in (a) 5 mL dropper bottle, NDC 17478-288-10; (b) 10 mL dropper bottles: NDC 17478-288-11; (c) 15 mL dropper bottles, NDC 17478-288-12; Rx Only, Sterile, Manufactured by: Akorn, Inc., Lake Forest, IL 60045.; Lot: (a) 0B50A, 0B69A, EXP 1/31/2023; 0C74A, EXP 2/28/2023; 0D04A, EXP 3/31/2023; 0E37A, EXP 4/30/2023; 0G07A, 0G82A, EXP 6/30/2023; 0H26A, 0H28A, 0H53A, 0H36A, EXP 7/31/2023; 0J64A, 0J58A, 0J66A, EXP 8/31/2023; 0K96A, 0K06A, 0K98A, 0K04A, 0K03A, 0K99A, EXP 9/30/2023; 0L72A, EXP 10/31/2023; 0M81A, 0M85A, 0M80A, 0M84A, 0M82A, 0M83A, EXP 11/30/2023; 1A01A, 1A02A, EXP 12/31/2023; 1B16A, 1B13A, 1B17A, EXP 1/31/2024; 1C51A, EXP 2/29/2024; (b) 0B59A , EXP 1/31/2023;0E49A, EXP 4/30/2023; 0G14A, EXP 6/30/2023; 0H38A, EXP 7/31/2023; 0J84A, EXP 8/31/2023; 0K05A, EXP 9/30/2023; 0L59A, EXP 10/31/2023; 0M86A, 0M87A, EXP 11/30/2023; 1A03A, EXP 12/31/2023; 1B37A, EXP 1/31/2024; 1C63A, EXP 2/29/2024; 1C54A, EXP 2/29/2024; 1D83A, EXP 3/31/2024; (c) 0C82A, EXP 2/28/2023; 0G84A, EXP 6/30/2023; 0H49A, EXP 7/31/2023; 0J77A, EXP 8/31/2023; 0J75A, EXP 8/31/2023; 0L57A, EXP 10/31/2023; 0L74A, EXP 10/31/2023; 0L46A, EXP 10/31/2023; 1G52A, EXP 6/30/2024; 1J52A, EXP 8/31/2024; | 1,310,324 bottles |
| D-0157-2023 | Tobramycin Ophthalmic Solution, USP, 0.3%, 5 mL per dropper bottle, Rx Only, Manufactured by: Akorn, Inc., Lake Forest, IL 60045. NDC 17478-290-10; Lot: 1C56A, EXP 2/28/2023; 1J50A, EXP 8/31/2023; 1K61A, EXP 9/30/2023 ; 1M27A, EXP 11/30/2023; | 2,095,068 bottles |
| D-0158-2023 | Tobramycin Ophthalmic Solution, USP, 0.3%, 5 mL per bottle, Rx Only, Manufactured by: Akorn, Inc., Lake Forest, IL 60045; Distributed by: MWI, Boise, ID 83705. NDC 13985-604-05; Lot: 1D94A, EXP 3/31/2023; 1E35A, EXP 4/30/2023; 2A06A, EXP 12/31/2023 | 91,692 bottles |
What to do — step by step
Check Product Label
Look for the lot numbers 1D94A, 1E35A, or 2A06A on the bottle.
Where it went and when
Where it was distributed
Distributed nationwide.
FDA distribution: “Nationwide in the USA” States read from FDA’s own wording; “not listed” means the notice does not name it.
Distributed nationwide.
Recall timeline
FDA published this recall 3 months after the firm started it.
- Firm started the recall
- FDA classified it Class II
- Published in FDA’s Enforcement Report
Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.
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