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GONAK Hypromellose Ophthalmic Demulcent Solution
Class II — Moderate risk. May cause temporary or reversible harm; serious harm unlikely.
Why it was recalled
CGMP Deviations:
Cause type: cGMP deviation
Departures from current Good Manufacturing Practice found in production or during FDA inspection. A broad quality-system cause: the batch was made under conditions that fall short of FDA manufacturing standards. All cgmp deviation recalls.
What was recalled
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
Affected NDC
17478-0064-12
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Category: Eye Drops & Ophthalmic
- Recalling firm
- Akorn, Inc.
- Origin
- IL, United States
- Initiated by
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- FDA recall number
- D-0140-2023 · FDA notice
Check, then ask. Class II means harm is possible but usually temporary or reversible. Find the lot number on your package; if it matches, ask your pharmacist about a replacement. Do not simply stop a prescribed medication on your own - the gap can be riskier than the recall.
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