FDA Drug Recalls

Recalls / Class II

Class IID-1328-2022

Product

Difluprednate Ophthalmic Emulsion 0.05%, For Ophthalmic Use Only, Sterile, 5 mL bottles, Manufactured by Cipla Ltd., India, Manufactured for: Cipla USA, Inc., 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
Lot # DEG3LC2, Exp 05/2023

Why it was recalled

Lack of Assurance of Sterility: Complaints received of defective container closure.

Recalling firm

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

Distribution

Quantity
7,992 bottles
Distribution pattern
Nationwide in the USA

Timeline

Recall initiated
2022-08-02
FDA classified
2022-08-05
Posted by FDA
2022-08-17
Terminated
2023-11-27
Status
Terminated

Source: openFDA Drug Enforcement endpoint. Recall record D-1328-2022. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.

Class II recall: Difluprednate · FDA Drug Recalls