FDAClass IIJuly 27, 2022

Difluprednate Ophthalmic Emulsion recall: Sterility Concern

Difluprednate Ophthalmic Emulsion, 0.05%, 5ml bottles, Rx only, Mfd. by: Cipla Ltd., India At M/S Indoco Remedies Limited., L-32, 33, 34, Verna…

Why was Difluprednate Ophthalmic Emulsion recalled?

Lack of Assurance of Sterility: customer complaint for defective container where breakage of the protective cap exposes tip of eye drop which could compromise 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?

Batch# DEG4LC2, exp. date 05/2023

Product
Difluprednate Ophthalmic Emulsion, 0.05%, 5ml bottles, Rx only, Mfd. by: Cipla Ltd., India At M/S Indoco Remedies Limited., L-32, 33, 34, Verna…
Recalling firm
CIPLA
Quantity
8,136 bottles
Distribution
Nationwide in the USA
Recall date
July 27, 2022
Classification
Class II
Status
Terminated
Agency
FDA (drug)
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