FDA Drug Recalls

Recalls / Class III

Class IIID-0487-2015

Product

Bromfenac Ophthalmic Solution 0.09%, Rx Only. Mfg For: Apotex Corp., Weston, FL, 33326. Available in a) 1.7 mL Bottle, NDC: 60505-0595-5; b) 2 x 1.7 mL Bottles, NDC: 60505-0595-6; c) 2.5 mL Bottles, NDC: 60505-0596-4.

Affected lot / code info
a) Lot #: KY8498, Expiry: 01/2016; b) Lot #: KY8496, Expiry: 01/2016; c) Lot #: MC5426, Expiry: 02/2016; Lot #: KZ2002, Expiry: 04/2016.

Why it was recalled

CGMP Deviations: Product excipient was not re-tested at the appropriate date.

Recalling firm

Firm
Apotex Inc.
Notification channel
Letter
Type
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Address
150 Signet Drive, N/A, Toronto, N/A N/A, Canada

Distribution

Quantity
33,795 Bottles
Distribution pattern
U.S. Nationwide.

Timeline

Recall initiated
2015-02-12
FDA classified
2015-04-15
Posted by FDA
2015-04-22
Terminated
2016-12-30
Status
Terminated

Source: openFDA Drug Enforcement endpoint. Recall record D-0487-2015. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.