FDAClass IIJanuary 16, 2019

Ozurdex recall: Particulate Matter

OZURDEX (dexamethasone intravitreal implant) 0.7 mg), 1 single-use plastic applicator contained within carton, Rx only, Allergan Inc Irvine, CA 92612…

Why was Ozurdex recalled?

GMP Deviations: A silicone particulate was noted in Ozurdex.

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?

E78689, exp. date 06/21/2019 E78726, exp. date 06/29/2019 E78729, exp. date 07/01/2019 E78894, exp. date 08/09/2019 E79157, exp. date 09/05/2019 E79233, exp. date 09/15/2019 E79366, exp. date 10/06/2019 E79891, exp. date 12/07/2019 E80122, exp. date 01/18/2020 E80216, exp. date 02/06/2020 E81080, exp. date 05/09/2020 E81083, exp. date 05/22/2020 E81273, exp. date 05/31/2020 E81344, exp. date 06/21/2020 E82526, exp. date 12/11/2020 E82638, exp. date 12/20/2020 E82738, exp. date 01/18/2021 E82741, exp. date 01/23/2021 E82847, exp. date 01/29/2021 E82852, exp. date 02/01/2021 E83029, exp. date 02/26/2021 E83364, exp. date 04/18/2021

Product
OZURDEX (dexamethasone intravitreal implant) 0.7 mg), 1 single-use plastic applicator contained within carton, Rx only, Allergan Inc Irvine, CA 92612…
Recalling firm
Allergan, PLC.
Quantity
133,716 Cartons
Distribution
Product was distributed to various accounts throughout the United States including VA and Government Accounts
Recall date
January 16, 2019
Classification
Class II
Status
Completed
Agency
FDA (drug)
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