FDA Drug Recalls

Recalls / Class III

Class IIID-1374-2020

Product

Brimonidine Tartrate Opthalmic Solution 0.2%, 10 mL bottle, Rx only, Manufactured for: Somerset Therapeutics, LLC Hollywood, FL 33024. Made in India. NDC 70069-232-01

Brand name
Brimonidine Tartrate
Generic name
Brimonidine Tartrate
Active ingredient
Brimonidine Tartrate
Route
Ophthalmic
NDCs
70069-231, 70069-232, 70069-233
FDA application
ANDA208992
Affected lot / code info
Lots # BRM12W9001, EXP 2020; BRM12W9002, BRM12W9003, EXP Dec. 2020; BRM12W9004, EXP Apr. 2021

Why it was recalled

Failed Impurities/Degradation Specification: There is a slow leaching process from the product label on the bottle which may impact the product over the shelf life.

Recalling firm

Firm
SOMERSET THERAPEUTICS LLC
Manufacturer
Somerset Therapeutics, LLC
Notification channel
Letter
Type
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Address
300 Franklin Square Dr, Somerset, New Jersey 08873-4187

Distribution

Quantity
48,852 bottles
Distribution pattern
Nationwide

Timeline

Recall initiated
2020-06-04
FDA classified
2020-07-07
Posted by FDA
2020-07-15
Terminated
2023-06-30
Status
Terminated

Source: openFDA Drug Enforcement endpoint. Recall record D-1374-2020. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.