FDA Drug Recalls

Recalls / Class III

Class IIID-0163-2020

Product

Gatifloxacin Ophthalmic Solution 0.5%, For Use in the Eyes Only, Rx Only, Sterile, 2.5 mL bottle, Manufactured by Alcon Laboratories, Inc. Fort Worth, Texas 76134 for Sandoz Inc. Princeton, NJ 08540, Product of India, NDC 61314-672-25.

Brand name
Gatifloxacin
Generic name
Gatifloxacin
Active ingredient
Gatifloxacin
Route
Ophthalmic
NDC
61314-672
FDA application
ANDA204227
Affected lot / code info
Lot #s: 289210F, Exp. 10/31/2019; 290632F, Exp. 10/31/2020

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
76,644 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-0163-2020. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.