FDA Drug Recalls

Recalls / Class III

Class IIID-1050-2018

Product

Moxifloxacin Ophthalmic Solution USP, 0.5%, 5 mL bottle, Rx only, Manufactured for: Lupin Pharmaceuticals Inc. Baltimore, Maryland 21202 United States, Manufactured by: Lupin Limited Pithampur (M.P.) 454 775, INDIA, NDC 68180-422-01

Brand name
Moxifloxacin
Generic name
Moxifloxacin
Active ingredient
Moxifloxacin Hydrochloride Monohydrate
Route
Ophthalmic
NDC
68180-422
FDA application
ANDA202867
Affected lot / code info
Lot #: H800393, Exp. 01/2020

Why it was recalled

Failed Impurities/Degradation Specifications: An out-of-specification result in the related substance test during three month long-term stability study.

Recalling firm

Firm
Lupin Pharmaceuticals Inc.
Manufacturer
Lupin Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
Notification channel
Letter
Type
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Address
111 S Calvert St Fl 21ST, N/A, Baltimore, Maryland 21202-6174

Distribution

Quantity
13,896 bottles
Distribution pattern
Product was distributed throughout the United States

Timeline

Recall initiated
2018-07-26
FDA classified
2018-08-08
Posted by FDA
2018-08-08
Terminated
2019-12-06
Status
Terminated

Source: openFDA Drug Enforcement endpoint. Recall record D-1050-2018. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.