FDA Drug Recalls

Recalls / Class III

Class IIID-0093-2023

Product

Timolol Maleate Ophthalmic Solution, USP 0.5%, 2.5 mL, Rx Only, Mfg by: Apotex Inc. Toronto, Ontario Canada M9L 1T9 Mfg for: Apotex Corp. Weston, FL 33326, NDC 60505-1005-4

Affected lot / code info
Lot# TA4844, Exp 03/2023

Why it was recalled

Failed Stability Specifications: Out of specification for weight loss at the 18-month stability timepoint and projected weight loss of 21.1% at shelf life.

Recalling firm

Firm
Apotex Corp.
Notification channel
Letter
Type
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Address
2400 N Commerce Pkwy Ste 400, Weston, Florida 33326-3253

Distribution

Quantity
22,027 bottles
Distribution pattern
USA Nationwide

Timeline

Recall initiated
2022-12-21
FDA classified
2022-12-28
Posted by FDA
2023-01-04
Terminated
2025-10-08
Status
Terminated

Source: openFDA Drug Enforcement endpoint. Recall record D-0093-2023. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.