FDA Drug Recalls

Recalls / Class III

Class IIID-0162-2020

Product

Neomycin and Polymyxin B Sulfates and Dexamethasone Ophthalmic Suspension, Rx Only, Sterile, 5 mL bottle, Manufactured by Alcon Laboratories, Inc. Fort Worth, Texas 76134 for Sandoz Inc. Princeton, NJ 08540, NDC 61314-630-06

Brand name
Neomycin And Polymyxin B Sulfates And Dexamethasone
Generic name
Neomycin Sulfate, Polymyxin B Sulfate And Dexamethasone
Active ingredients
Dexamethasone, Neomycin Sulfate, Polymyxin B Sulfate
Route
Ophthalmic
NDC
61314-630
FDA application
ANDA062341
Affected lot / code info
Lot #s: 287880F, 287881F, Exp. 10/31/2019; 290555F, Exp. 11/30/2019; 293389F, Exp. 2/29/2020; 290556F, 290557F, 293386F, 293387F, Exp. 3/31/2020; 293388F, 293390F, Exp. 5/31/2020; 293391F, Exp. 6/30/2020; 293392F, Exp. 7/31/2020; 295342F, 298823F, Exp. 8/31/2020; 295344F, 295345F, 295346F, Exp. 10/31/2020; 295347F, 304496F, Exp. 11/30/2020; 298825F, Exp. 12/31/2020; 304495F, 304497F, Exp. 01/31/2021; 304963F, Exp. 3/31/2021; 304966F, Exp. 4/30/2021; 304964F, Exp. 5/31/2021.

Why it was recalled

Labeling: Incorrect or missing package insert.

Recalling firm

Firm
Sandoz Inc
Manufacturer
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-0162-2020. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.

Class III recall: Neomycin And Polymyxin B Sulfates And Dexamethasone · FDA Drug Recalls