FDA Drug Recalls

Recalls / Class II

Class IID-0632-2024

Product

Timolol Maleate Ophthalmic Solution USP, 0.5%, Sterile, 5mL bottles, Rx only, Manufactured by: FDC Limited, Waluj, Aurangabad, Maharashtra, India, Distributed by: Rising Pharmaceuticals Inc, New Jersey, [NDC 64980-514-05].

Brand name
Timolol Maleate
Generic name
Timolol Maleate
Active ingredient
Timolol Maleate
Route
Ophthalmic
NDCs
64980-513, 64980-514
FDA application
ANDA077259
Affected lot / code info
Lot Number: 083J022, Expiration Date: September- 25; 083L046, Expiration date: November- 25; 083H009, Expiration date: July- 25

Why it was recalled

Defective container; yellow colored spike from cap lodged in the nozzle

Recalling firm

Firm
FDC Limited
Manufacturer
Rising Pharma Holdings, Inc.
Notification channel
Letter
Type
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Address
B-8 MIDC Industrial Area, Waluj District, Aurangabad, Maharashtra State, N/A, India

Distribution

Quantity
362,544 bottles
Distribution pattern
Nationwide in the US

Timeline

Recall initiated
2024-07-18
FDA classified
2024-08-13
Posted by FDA
2024-08-21
Status
Ongoing

Source: openFDA Drug Enforcement endpoint. Recall record D-0632-2024. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.