FDAClass IIDecember 7, 2016

Travoprost Ophthalmic Solution USP recall: Sterility Concern

Travoprost Ophthalmic Solution USP, 0.004%, a) 2.5 mL and b) 5 mL bottles, Rx only, FOR USE IN THE EYES ONLY, Made in India, Distributed by: Par Pharmaceutical Cos., Inc, Spring Valley, NY 10977

Why was Travoprost Ophthalmic Solution USP recalled?

Lack of Assurance of Sterility; damage to the internal portion of the dropper tip portion of the container

What should I do if I have this product?

Review the official FDA enforcement record for current instructions.

What to do with a recalled product: refunds, receipts, safe disposal and how to report a problem.

Is my product affected?

Compare the item in your hand with every identifier below from the official FDA record. Only products that match the listed product and lot, UPC or model codes are part of this recall.

Which lot codes, UPCs or models are affected?

a) G40814 - Exp. Date 09/2016, GA50089 - Exp. Date 12/2016, GA50259 - Exp. Date 01/2017, GA50657 - Exp. Date 03/2017, GA51073 - Exp. Date 06/2017, GA51651 - Exp. Date 09/2017, GA51652 - Exp. Date 09/2017, GA51722 - Exp. Date 09/2017, GA51723 - Exp. Date 09/2017, GA51760 - Exp. Date 10/2017, and GA51761 - Exp. Date 10/2017 b) GA45033 - Exp. Date 10/2016, GA50258 - Exp. Date 01/2017, GA50944 - Exp. Date 05/2017, GA50174 - Exp. Date 06/2017, GA51340 - Exp. Date 07/2017, GA51479 - Exp. Date 08/2017, and GA51762 - Exp. Date 10/2017

Product
Travoprost Ophthalmic Solution USP, 0.004%, a) 2.5 mL and b) 5 mL bottles, Rx only, FOR USE IN THE EYES ONLY, Made in India, Distributed by: Par Pharmaceutical Cos., Inc, Spring Valley, NY 10977
Recalling firm
Par Pharmaceutical, Inc.
Quantity
a) 182,856 bottles; b) 59,448 bottles
Distribution
Nationwide
Recall date
December 7, 2016
Classification
Class II
Status
Terminated
Agency
FDA (drug)
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