FDA Drug Recalls

Recalls / Class III

Class IIID-0484-2019

Product

Moxifloxacin Ophthalmic Solution USP, 0.5%, 3 mL dropper bottle, Rx Only, Manufactured for: Lupin Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Baltimore, Maryland 21202 Manufactured by: lupin Limited Pithampur (M.P.) 454 775 India. NDC 68180-422-01

Brand name
Moxifloxacin
Generic name
Moxifloxacin
Active ingredient
Moxifloxacin Hydrochloride Monohydrate
Route
Ophthalmic
NDC
68180-422
FDA application
ANDA202867
Affected lot / code info
Lot Numbers: H705562, H705563, EXP. 11/2019; H800616, EXP. 01/2020

Why it was recalled

Failed Impurities/Degradation Specifications: Out of specification test results in related substance at three-month long term stability study was obtained.

Recalling firm

Firm
Lupin Pharmaceuticals Inc.
Manufacturer
Lupin Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
Notification channel
Letter
Type
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Address
111 S Calvert St Fl 21ST, N/A, Baltimore, Maryland 21202-6174

Distribution

Quantity
43,860 3ml bottles
Distribution pattern
Product was distributed by 5 wholesalers, 6 drug chains, 4 mail order pharmacies and 1 mail order pharmacy/supermarket who may have further distribute the product throughout the United States.

Timeline

Recall initiated
2019-02-01
FDA classified
2019-02-08
Posted by FDA
2019-02-20
Terminated
2020-06-26
Status
Terminated

Source: openFDA Drug Enforcement endpoint. Recall record D-0484-2019. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.