FDA Drug Recalls

Recalls / Class II

Class IID-0436-2020

Product

Ofloxacin Ophthalmic Solution, USP, 0.3%, 5 mL, Rx only, Altaire Pharmaceuticals, Inc., NDC 59390-140-05

Brand name
Ofloxacin Ophthalmic
Generic name
Ofloxacin
Active ingredient
Ofloxacin
Route
Ophthalmic
NDC
59390-140
FDA application
ANDA202692
Affected lot / code info
17244 8/19 18057 3/20 518307 12/20

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
102,939 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-0436-2020. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.

Class II recall: Ofloxacin Ophthalmic · FDA Drug Recalls