FDAClass IIIJuly 6, 2016

Ciprofloxacin Ophthalmic Solution recall: Impurity Out of Spec

Ciprofloxacin Ophthalmic Solution (0.3% as base), Sterile, Rx only, a) 2.5 mL Bottle, b) 5 mL Bottle, c) 10 mL Bottle, For Topical Ophthalmic Use…

Why was Ciprofloxacin Ophthalmic Solution recalled?

Failed Impurities/Degradation Specifications: Firm voluntarily recalled products due to out-of-specification results for an unknown impurity at or near the expiration (24-month).

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?

Lot #s: a) 626487, Exp. 3/31/2016, 628181, Exp. 6/30/2016, 629827, Exp. 9/30/2016, 630495, Exp. 10/31/2016, 632266, Exp. 2/28/2017, 633683 Exp. 4/30/2017, 347742, Exp. 09/30/2017; b) 626487, Exp. 3/31/2016, 627438, 628080, Exp. 5/31/2016, 628181, 628491, Exp. 6/30/2016, 628634, Exp. 7/31/2016, 629141 Exp. 8/31/2016, 629827, Exp. 9/30/2016, 630495, Exp. 10/31/2016, 631528, Exp. 12/31/2016, 632266, Exp. 2/28/2017, 347613, Exp. 9/30/2017, 348175, Exp. 10/31/2017; c) 628398 Exp. 6/30/2016, 630495, Exp.10/31/ 2016, 630511, Exp. 10/31/2016 347361, Exp. 8/31/2017

Product
Ciprofloxacin Ophthalmic Solution (0.3% as base), Sterile, Rx only, a) 2.5 mL Bottle, b) 5 mL Bottle, c) 10 mL Bottle, For Topical Ophthalmic Use…
Recalling firm
Actavis Pharma Inc
Quantity
447,150 Bottles
Distribution
Nationwide and Puerto Rico
Recall date
July 6, 2016
Classification
Class III
Status
Terminated
Agency
FDA (drug)
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