Recall alert: Pharmaceutical company files for bankruptcy, recalls all its human and animal meds
According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, a pharmaceutical company, Akorn Operating Company LLC, has issued a voluntary recall of various human and animal medications after it filed bankruptcy in February.
Company Announcement:
April 27, 2023 -Akorn Operating Company LLC filed Chapter 7 bankruptcy on February 23, 2023. In connection with that filing, the company has ceased and shut down all operations and terminated all its employees of all domestic US Sites.
The Akorn Trustee is initiating a voluntary recall of various within-expiry human and animal products due to the closures and discontinuation of the Quality activities of these marketed products. .
The discontinuation of the Quality program means the company will not be able to support or guarantee that the products will meet all intended specifications through the labeled shelf life of the product. Further distribution or use of any remaining product on the market should cease immediately.
The Akron products were distributed nationwide to wholesalers, retailers, manufacturers, medical facilities, and repackagers and online to consumers.
Consumers with questions regarding this recall can contact Akorn at (800) 932–5676 during normal business hours (8am — 5pm CDT) Monday — Friday. A qualified medical professional will return your call within one business day. Consumers should contact their physician, their healthcare provider or their veterinarian if they, or the animals in their care, have experienced any problems that may be related to taking or using these drug products.
- Complete and submit the report Online: www.fda.gov/medwatch/report.htm
- Regular Mail or Fax: Download form www.fda.gov/MedWatch/getforms.htm or call 1–800–332–1088 to request a reporting form, then complete and return to the address on the pre-addressed form, or submit by fax to 1–800-FDA-0178
Full list of recalled items:
Attachment I — List of Human Products
Attachment II — List of Veterinary Products
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