FDA Drug Recalls

Recalls / Class II

Class IID-0461-2020

Product

Altaire Diclofenac Sodium Opthalmic Solution, 0.1%, 5 mL, Rx only, Manufactured Altaire Pharmaceuticals, NDC 59390-149-05

Brand name
Diclofenac
Generic name
Diclofenac Sodium
Active ingredient
Diclofenac Sodium
Route
Ophthalmic
NDC
59390-149
FDA application
ANDA203383
Affected lot / code info
17225 07/19 17247 08/19 18038 02/20 18162 06/20 19014 01/21

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
49527 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-0461-2020. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.

Class II recall: Diclofenac · FDA Drug Recalls