FDA Drug Recalls

Recalls / Class III

Class IIID-0683-2018

Product

Cystaran (cysteamine ophthalmic solution) 0.44%, 15 mL bottle, Rx only, Manufactured by Hi-Tech Pharmacal Co. Inc. Amityville, NY 11701 for Leadiant Biosciences, Inc. Gaithersburg, MD 20878, NDC 54482-020-01

Brand name
Cystaran
Generic name
Cysteamine Hydrochloride
Active ingredient
Cysteamine Hydrochloride
Route
Ophthalmic
NDCs
54482-020, 54482-035
FDA application
NDA200740
Affected lot / code info
lot numbers: 35866, Exp 6/18; 358663, Exp 7/18

Why it was recalled

Subpotent drug: Out of specification for an active ingredient cysteamine hydrochloride.

Recalling firm

Firm
LEADIANT BIOSCIENCES, INC
Manufacturer
Leadiant Biosciences, Inc.
Notification channel
Letter
Type
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Address
9841 Washingtonian Blvd Ste 500, Gaithersburg, Maryland 20878-7352

Distribution

Quantity
3,398 bottles
Distribution pattern
Walgreens Specialty Pharmacy Pittsburg, PA Italy and Germany

Timeline

Recall initiated
2018-04-09
FDA classified
2018-04-17
Posted by FDA
2018-04-25
Terminated
2018-11-29
Status
Terminated

Source: openFDA Drug Enforcement endpoint. Recall record D-0683-2018. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.