FDA Drug Recalls

Recalls / Class III

Class IIID-0514-2017

Product

Levofloxacin Ophthalmic Solution, 0.5%, Sterile, packaged in 5mL bottles, Rx Only, Manufactured by Hi-Tech Pharmacal Co., Inc., Amityville, NY 11707, NDC 50383-283-05

Affected lot / code info
Lot # 348748, Exp 11/30/2017; 350578, Exp 3/31/2018; 633467, Exp 3/31/2017

Why it was recalled

Failed Impurities/ Degradation Specifications: OOS for related compound (levofloxacin n-oxide) at the 18 month stability time point.

Recalling firm

Firm
Actavis Inc
Notification channel
Letter
Type
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Address
400 Interpace Pkwy, N/A, Parsippany, New Jersey 07054-1120

Distribution

Quantity
14280 bottles
Distribution pattern
Nationwide

Timeline

Recall initiated
2017-02-07
FDA classified
2017-03-09
Posted by FDA
2017-03-15
Terminated
2018-01-09
Status
Terminated

Source: openFDA Drug Enforcement endpoint. Recall record D-0514-2017. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.