FDA Drug Recalls

Recalls / Class II

Class IID-0495-2025

Product

Azelastine HCl Ophthalmic Solution, USP, 0.05%, 6 mL, Rx Only, Sterile, Mfg. by: Apotex Inc., Toronto, Ontario, Canada, M9L 1T9, Mfg. for: Apotex Corp., Weston, FL 33326, NDC 60505-0578-4

Brand name
Azelastine Hydrochloride
Generic name
Azelastine Hydrochloride
Active ingredient
Azelastine Hydrochloride
Route
Intraocular
NDC
60505-0578
FDA application
ANDA078621
Affected lot / code info
Batch VD1654, Exp Date: 06/30/2027

Why it was recalled

Lack of Assurance of Sterility

Recalling firm

Firm
Apotex Corp.
Notification channel
Letter
Type
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Address
2400 N Commerce Pkwy Ste 400, Weston, Florida 33326-3253

Distribution

Quantity
105,456 Bottles
Distribution pattern
US Nationwide.

Timeline

Recall initiated
2025-05-28
FDA classified
2025-06-25
Posted by FDA
2025-07-02
Status
Ongoing

Source: openFDA Drug Enforcement endpoint. Recall record D-0495-2025. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.

Class II recall: Azelastine Hydrochloride · FDA Drug Recalls