Brimonidine Tartrate Ophthalmic Solution 0.15% recall: Sterility Concern
Brimonidine Tartrate Ophthalmic Solution 0.15%, Rx Only, Packaged as: a) 5 mL dropper bottle, NDC 60505-0564-1, UPC 3 60505 05641 5; b) 10 mL dropper bottle NDC 60505-0564-2, UPC 3 60505 05642 2; c) 15 mL dropper bottle, NDC 60505-0564-3, UPC 3 60505 05643 9; Manufactured by: Apotex Inc. Toronto, Ontario Canada M9L 1T9 Manufactured for: Apotex Corp. Weston, FL 33326
Why was Brimonidine Tartrate Ophthalmic Solution 0.15% recalled?
Lack of sterility assurance: Cracks have developed in some of the units caps of Brimonidine tartrate ophthalmic solution bottles. There is a possibility the broken cap may impact sterility.
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) TJ9848 Exp. 02/2024, TJ9849 Exp. 02/2024, TK0258 Exp. 04/2024, TK5341 Exp. 04/2024; b) TK0261 Exp. 04/2024; c) TK0262 Exp. 04/2024
- Product
- Brimonidine Tartrate Ophthalmic Solution 0.15%, Rx Only, Packaged as: a) 5 mL dropper bottle, NDC 60505-0564-1, UPC 3 60505 05641 5; b) 10 mL dropper bottle NDC 60505-0564-2, UPC 3 60505 05642 2; c) 15 mL dropper bottle, NDC 60505-0564-3, UPC 3 60505 05643 9; Manufactured by: Apotex Inc. Toronto, Ontario Canada M9L 1T9 Manufactured for: Apotex Corp. Weston, FL 33326
- Recalling firm
- Apotex Corp.
- Quantity
- 67,056 bottles
- Distribution
- Nationwide in the USA
- Recall date
- March 15, 2023
- Classification
- Class II
- Status
- Completed
- Agency
- FDA (drug)