FDA Drug Recalls

Recalls / Class III

Class IIID-0161-2020

Product

Bimatoprost Ophthalmic Solution 0.03%, Rx Only, For Topical Application to the Upper Eyelid, Sterile, a) 3 mL bottle NDC 0781-6206-93, b) 5 mL bottle NDC 0781-6206-75, Manufactured by Alcon Laboratories, Inc. Fort Worth, Texas 76134 for Sandoz Inc., Princeton, NJ 08540, Product of Argentina.

Brand name
Bimatoprost
Generic name
Bimatoprost
Active ingredient
Bimatoprost
Route
Ophthalmic
NDC
0781-6206
FDA application
ANDA202719
Affected lot / code info
Lot #s: a) 290635FA, 290635FB, Exp. 11/30/2019; 293230F, Exp. 6/30/2020; 294628F, 301337F, Exp. 11/30/2020; 304451FA, Exp. 1/31/2021. b) 290636FA, 290636FB, 290636FC, Exp. 11/30/2019; 293233FA, 293233FB, Exp. 5/31/2020; 293234FA, 293234FB, Exp. 6/30/2020; 294630F, 301338FA, 301338FB, 309426F, Exp. 11/30/2020; 304455FA, 304455FB Exp. 2/28/2021; 304883F, Exp. 4/30/2021; 312790F, Exp. 5/31/2021.

Why it was recalled

Labeling: Incorrect or missing package insert.

Recalling firm

Firm
Sandoz Inc
Notification channel
Letter
Type
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Address
100 College Rd W, Princeton, New Jersey 08540-6604

Distribution

Quantity
346,929 bottles
Distribution pattern
Nationwide in the U.S.

Timeline

Recall initiated
2019-10-17
FDA classified
2019-10-28
Posted by FDA
2019-11-06
Terminated
2022-01-19
Status
Terminated

Source: openFDA Drug Enforcement endpoint. Recall record D-0161-2020. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.