FDA Drug Recalls

Recalls / Class II

Class IID-0626-2025

Product

Ciprofloxacin 0.3% and Dexamethasone 0.1% Otic Suspension Rx Only, For Use in Ears Only, Manufactured By: Novartis Manufacturing NV, Belgium, Distributed by: Sandoz, Inc., Princeton, NJ, NDC# 0781-6186-67, Carton NDC# 0781-6186-67

Brand name
Ciprofloxacin And Dexamethasone
Generic name
Ciprofloxacin And Dexamethasone
Active ingredients
Ciprofloxacin Hydrochloride, Dexamethasone
Route
Auricular (otic)
NDC
0781-6186
FDA application
NDA021537
Affected lot / code info
Lot # VNF35A, Exp.08/31/2026

Why it was recalled

Temperature Abuse

Recalling firm

Firm
Sandoz Inc
Notification channel
Letter
Type
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Address
100 College Rd W, N/A, Princeton, New Jersey 08540-6604

Distribution

Quantity
1,680 bottles
Distribution pattern
Product was distributed to one consignee in CA.

Timeline

Recall initiated
2025-08-13
FDA classified
2025-09-10
Posted by FDA
2025-09-17
Status
Ongoing

Source: openFDA Drug Enforcement endpoint. Recall record D-0626-2025. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.

Class II recall: Ciprofloxacin And Dexamethasone · FDA Drug Recalls