FDA Drug Recalls

Recalls / Class III

Class IIID-1172-2023

Product

Cequa (cyclosporine ophthalmic solution) 0.09%, 60 Single-Use Vials (6 pouches x 10 single-use vials (0.25 mL each)), Rx only, Manufactured for Sun Pharma Global FZE by: Laboratoire Unither, Coutances, France NDC 47335-506-96

Brand name
Cequa
Generic name
Cyclosporine
Active ingredient
Cyclosporine
Route
Ophthalmic, Topical
NDCs
47335-506, 47335-507
FDA application
NDA210913
Affected lot / code info
Lot# 10026, Lot 10027, Exp. 09/2023.

Why it was recalled

Subpotent: Out of Specification result observed for low assay

Recalling firm

Firm
SUN PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRIES INC
Manufacturer
Sun Pharmaceutical Industries, Inc.
Notification channel
Letter
Type
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Address
2 Independence Way, Princeton, New Jersey 08540-6620

Distribution

Quantity
69,707 cartons
Distribution pattern
Nationwide wide in the USA

Timeline

Recall initiated
2023-09-07
FDA classified
2023-09-20
Posted by FDA
2023-09-27
Terminated
2024-02-13
Status
Terminated

Source: openFDA Drug Enforcement endpoint. Recall record D-1172-2023. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.