FDA Drug Recalls

Recalls / Class III

Class IIID-1061-2016

Product

Ciprofloxacin OPTH 0.3% SOL, generic for: Ciloxan, Rx Only, 2.5 mL Bottle, Repackaged by: Aidarex Pharmaceuticals, MFG: Hi-Tech Pharmacal Co., Inc., Amityville, NY, 11701, NDC a) 33261-0910-01, b) 33261-0614-01

Affected lot / code info
Lot # : a) 44704-1, 44899-1, 45153-1, 45387-1 Exp. 10/2016, 45449-1, 45801-1, 47647-1, Exp. 02/2017 b) 40990-1 Exp: 05/2016, 45960-1 Exp. 08/2016, 45316-1, 45961-1 Exp. 09/2016

Why it was recalled

Failed Impurities/Degradation Specifications: Out of specification results for unknown impurity.

Recalling firm

Firm
Aidarex Pharmaceuticals LLC
Notification channel
Letter
Type
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Address
595 N Smith Ave Ste B, Corona, California 92880-6920

Distribution

Quantity
599 bottles
Distribution pattern
Nationwide

Timeline

Recall initiated
2016-06-01
FDA classified
2016-06-30
Posted by FDA
2016-07-06
Terminated
2016-10-14
Status
Terminated

Source: openFDA Drug Enforcement endpoint. Recall record D-1061-2016. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.