FDA Drug Recalls

Recalls / Class II

Class IID-0661-2024

Product

Proparacaine Hydrochloride Ophthalmic Solution, USP 0.5% (sterile), 15 mL bottle, Rx only, MFG: Bausch & Lomb, NDC 24208-730-06

Brand name
Proparacaine Hydrochloride
Generic name
Proparacaine Hydrochloride
Active ingredient
Proparacaine Hydrochloride
Route
Ophthalmic
NDC
24208-730
FDA application
ANDA040074
Affected lot / code info
Lot # 476261, 479751, 479741, Exp 3/31/2026

Why it was recalled

Temperature abuse: Products exposed to improper temperature above drug label specifications.

Recalling firm

Firm
Mckesson Medical-Surgical Inc. Corporate Office
Manufacturer
Bausch & Lomb Incorporated
Notification channel
Letter
Type
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Address
9954 Maryland Drive, Deep Run Iii Ste. 4000, Richmond, Virginia 23233

Distribution

Quantity
27 bottles
Distribution pattern
Product was distributed to two medical facilities in MD and VA.

Timeline

Recall initiated
2024-09-11
FDA classified
2024-09-20
Posted by FDA
2024-10-02
Terminated
2025-01-29
Status
Terminated

Source: openFDA Drug Enforcement endpoint. Recall record D-0661-2024. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.

Class II recall: Proparacaine Hydrochloride · FDA Drug Recalls