FDA Drug Recalls

Recalls / Class II

Class IID-1283-2022

Product

Difluprednate Ophthalmic Emulsion, 0.05%, 5ml bottles, Rx only, Mfd. by: Cipla Ltd., India At M/S Indoco Remedies Limited., L-32, 33, 34, Verna Industrial area, Verna - Goa, 403722, India; Mfd. for: Cipla USA, Inc., 10 Independence Boulevard, Suite 300, Warren, NJ 07059, NDC 69097-341-35.

Brand name
Difluprednate
Generic name
Difluprednate
Active ingredient
Difluprednate
Route
Ophthalmic
NDC
69097-341
FDA application
ANDA211776
Affected lot / code info
Batch# DEG4LC2, exp. date 05/2023

Why it was recalled

Lack of Assurance of Sterility: customer complaint for defective container where breakage of the protective cap exposes tip of eye drop which could compromise sterility.

Recalling firm

Firm
CIPLA
Manufacturer
Cipla USA Inc.
Notification channel
Letter
Type
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Address
10 Independence Blvd, N/A, Warren, New Jersey 07059-2730

Distribution

Quantity
8,136 bottles
Distribution pattern
Nationwide in the USA

Timeline

Recall initiated
2022-07-14
FDA classified
2022-07-20
Posted by FDA
2022-07-27
Terminated
2023-11-27
Status
Terminated

Source: openFDA Drug Enforcement endpoint. Recall record D-1283-2022. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.