Difluprednate Ophthalmic Emulsion recall: Sterility Concern
Difluprednate Ophthalmic Emulsion, 0.05%, 5 mL bottle, RX only, Manufactured for Exelan Pharmecuticals, Inc., Boca Raton, FL 33432, NDC 76282-708-50.
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?
Lot # DEG5BD2, Exp 07/2023
- Product
- Difluprednate Ophthalmic Emulsion, 0.05%, 5 mL bottle, RX only, Manufactured for Exelan Pharmecuticals, Inc., Boca Raton, FL 33432, NDC 76282-708-50.
- Recalling firm
- CIPLA
- Quantity
- 3,468 bottles
- Distribution
- Nationwide in the USA
- Recall date
- September 14, 2022
- Classification
- Class II
- Status
- Terminated
- Agency
- FDA (drug)