FDA Drug Recalls

Recalls / Class II

Class IID-1439-2012

Product

Dorzolamide HCI/Timolol Maleate Ophthalmic Solution 22.3mg/6.8mg per mL, 10mL bottle, For Topical Application in the Eye, Sterile Ophthalmic Solution, Rx Only, Mfg by: Apotex Inc., Toronto, Ontario, Canada M9L 1T9

Affected lot / code info
Lot #s: JN1060, JN1061, JN1062, Exp 06/12

Why it was recalled

Presence of Particulate Matter: Lots identified in this recall notification may contain small particulates.

Recalling firm

Firm
Apotex Inc.
Notification channel
Letter
Type
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Address
150 Signet Drive, N/A, Toronto, N/A N/A, Canada

Distribution

Quantity
119,794 Bottles
Distribution pattern
Nationwide and Puerto Rico

Timeline

Recall initiated
2012-04-30
FDA classified
2012-08-02
Posted by FDA
2012-08-08
Terminated
2013-09-19
Status
Terminated

Source: openFDA Drug Enforcement endpoint. Recall record D-1439-2012. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.