FDAClass IIJanuary 26, 2022

Brinzolamide Ophthalmic Suspension recall

Brinzolamide Ophthalmic Suspension, USP 1%, packaged as a)10 ml dropper bottles (NDC 0591-2127-79), and b) 15 ml dropper bottles (NDC 0591-2127-12), Rx Only, Manufactured in India By: Indoco Remedies Limited Verna, Goa - 403722, India, Manufactured For: Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc. Parsippany, NJ

Why was Brinzolamide Ophthalmic Suspension recalled?

Defective Container: The notch in the cap that fits into the nozzle of the dropper could break off and block the dropper possibly resulting in the product not dispensing.

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?

Lots: a)BCB1LB2, BCB2LB2, BCB7LB2, Exp. 11/2022; Lots: BCB11AC2, BCB12AC2, BCB3AC2, BCB4AC2, BCB5AC2, BCB6AC2, BCB10AC2, Exp. 12/2022; b) Lots: BCB4LB2, BCB5LB2, Exp. 11/2022; Lots: BCB1AC2, BCB2AC2, Exp. 12/2022; Lots: BCB1DC2, BCB2DC2, Exp. 03/2023

Product
Brinzolamide Ophthalmic Suspension, USP 1%, packaged as a)10 ml dropper bottles (NDC 0591-2127-79), and b) 15 ml dropper bottles (NDC 0591-2127-12), Rx Only, Manufactured in India By: Indoco Remedies Limited Verna, Goa - 403722, India, Manufactured For: Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc. Parsippany, NJ
Recalling firm
Teva Pharmaceuticals USA
Quantity
a) 66,099 dropper bottles; b) 21,243 dropper bottles
Distribution
Nationwide in the USA
Recall date
January 26, 2022
Classification
Class II
Status
Terminated
Agency
FDA (drug)
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