FDA Drug Recalls

Recalls / Class II

Class IID-0259-2024

Product

Fluocinolone Acetonide Oil, 0.01% (Ear Drops), package in 1 Oz. (20 mL fill volume) bottle, Rx only, Manufactured by: Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Ltd., Village: Kishanpura, Baddi Nalagarh Road, District: Solan, Himachal Pradesh - 173205, India, Manufactured for: Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Inc., USA, Mahwah, NJ 07430, NDC 68462-185-56

Brand name
Fluocinolone Acetonide
Generic name
Fluocinolone Acetonide
Active ingredient
Fluocinolone Acetonide
Route
Auricular (otic)
NDC
68462-185
FDA application
ANDA211815
Affected lot / code info
Lot #: 05220346, 05220369 Exp 1/31/ 2024; 05220582, Exp 2/29/2024; 05220861 Exp 3/31/2024

Why it was recalled

Failed Excipient Specifications: OOS for assay of Isopropyl Alcohol

Recalling firm

Firm
Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Inc., USA
Notification channel
Letter
Type
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Address
750 Corporate Dr, N/A, Mahwah, New Jersey 07430-2009

Distribution

Quantity
38,496 bottles
Distribution pattern
USA Nationwide

Timeline

Recall initiated
2024-01-04
FDA classified
2024-01-22
Posted by FDA
2024-01-31
Terminated
2024-08-16
Status
Terminated

Source: openFDA Drug Enforcement endpoint. Recall record D-0259-2024. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.