FDA Drug Recalls

Recalls / Class II

Class IID-0419-2020

Product

Altaire Ciprofloxacin Ophthalmic Solution, USP, 0.3%, Rx only 2.5 mL, Altaire Pharmaceuticals, Inc Aquebogue, NY 11931 NDC 59390-217-02

Brand name
Ciprofloxacin Hcl Ophthalmic
Generic name
Ciprofloxacin Hydrochloride
Active ingredient
Ciprofloxacin Hydrochloride
Route
Ophthalmic
NDC
59390-217
FDA application
ANDA204613
Affected lot / code info
18164 7/20

Why it was recalled

Lack of Assurance of Sterility

Recalling firm

Firm
Altaire Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
Manufacturer
Altaire Pharmaceuticals Inc.
Notification channel
Two or more of the following: Email, Fax, Letter, Press Release, Telephone, Visit
Type
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Address
311 W Ln, PO Box 849, Aquebogue, New York 11931-0849

Distribution

Quantity
3060 units
Distribution pattern
U.S.A. Nationwide

Timeline

Recall initiated
2019-07-02
FDA classified
2019-11-15
Posted by FDA
2019-11-27
Status
Completed

Source: openFDA Drug Enforcement endpoint. Recall record D-0419-2020. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.