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Neomycin and Polymyxin B Sulfates and Dexamethasone Ophthalmic Suspension Recall: Labeling Error

Neomycin and Polymyxin B Sulfates and Dexamethasone Ophthalmic Suspension, Rx Only, Sterile, 5 mL bottle, Manufactured by Alcon Laboratories, Inc.…

What is the FDA recall status?

The FDA record lists this recall as terminated. This does not establish that a retained recalled product is safe to consume or use. FDA enforcement data is not a live recall-lifecycle tracker. Follow the official instructions.

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Why was Neomycin and Polymyxin B Sulfates recalled?

Labeling: Incorrect or missing package insert.

What should I do if I have this product?

Follow the firm and FDA instructions for the affected product. Contact the recalling firm for current guidance.

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Is my product affected?

Compare your product with the product description and available lot, UPC or model codes below from the official FDA record to check whether it is covered by this recall. If an identifier is missing or unclear, check the complete official notice or contact the firm; an incomplete match here does not establish that your product is unaffected.

Full product description

Neomycin and Polymyxin B Sulfates and Dexamethasone Ophthalmic Suspension, Rx Only, Sterile, 5 mL bottle, Manufactured by Alcon Laboratories, Inc. Fort Worth, Texas 76134 for Sandoz Inc. Princeton, NJ 08540, NDC 61314-630-06

Which lot codes, UPCs or models are affected?

Lot #s: 287880F, 287881F, Exp. 10/31/2019; 290555F, Exp. 11/30/2019; 293389F, Exp. 2/29/2020; 290556F, 290557F, 293386F, 293387F, Exp. 3/31/2020; 293388F, 293390F, Exp. 5/31/2020; 293391F, Exp. 6/30/2020; 293392F, Exp. 7/31/2020; 295342F, 298823F, Exp. 8/31/2020; 295344F, 295345F, 295346F, Exp. 10/31/2020; 295347F, 304496F, Exp. 11/30/2020; 298825F, Exp. 12/31/2020; 304495F, 304497F, Exp. 01/31/2021; 304963F, Exp. 3/31/2021; 304966F, Exp. 4/30/2021; 304964F, Exp. 5/31/2021.

Agency record number
D-0162-2020
Product
Neomycin and Polymyxin B Sulfates and Dexamethasone Ophthalmic Suspension, Rx Only, Sterile, 5 mL bottle, Manufactured by Alcon Laboratories, Inc.…
Recalling firm
Sandoz Inc
Quantity
346,929 bottles
Distribution
Nationwide in the U.S.
Recall started
October 17, 2019
Report date
November 6, 2019
Classification
Class III
Status
Terminated
Agency
FDA (drug)
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