FDA Drug Recalls

Recalls / Class III

Class IIID-0789-2020

Product

Moxifloxacin Ophthalmic Solution USP, 0.5%, Sterile, 3mL Bottle, Rx Only, For Topical Ophthalmic Use Only, Distributed by: Aurobindo Pharma USA, Inc., East Windsor, NJ 08520, Made in India, NDC 65862-840-03.

Brand name
Moxifloxacin
Generic name
Moxifloxacin
Active ingredient
Moxifloxacin Hydrochloride
Route
Ophthalmic
NDC
65862-840
FDA application
ANDA206242
Affected lot / code info
Lot #s: CMF190008; CMF190009, Exp. 04/2021; CMF190025; CMF190026, Exp. 06/2021.

Why it was recalled

Discoloration: Market complaints of discoloration in Moxifloxacin Ophthalmic Solution.

Recalling firm

Firm
AuroMedics Pharma LLC
Manufacturer
Aurobindo Pharma Limited
Notification channel
Letter
Type
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Address
279 Princeton Hightstown Rd, East Windsor, New Jersey 08520-1401

Distribution

Quantity
100,080 bottles
Distribution pattern
Nationwide in the U.S.

Timeline

Recall initiated
2019-12-02
FDA classified
2020-01-17
Posted by FDA
2020-01-22
Terminated
2022-11-22
Status
Terminated

Source: openFDA Drug Enforcement endpoint. Recall record D-0789-2020. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.