FDA Drug Recalls

Recalls / Class II

Class IID-1498-2022

Product

Difluprednate Ophthalmic Emulsion, 0.05%, 5 mL bottle, RX only, Manufactured for Exelan Pharmecuticals, Inc., Boca Raton, FL 33432, NDC 76282-708-50.

Affected lot / code info
Lot # DEG5BD2, Exp 07/2023

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
Notification channel
Letter
Type
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Address
10 Independence Blvd, N/A, Warren, New Jersey 07059-2730

Distribution

Quantity
3,468 bottles
Distribution pattern
Nationwide in the USA

Timeline

Recall initiated
2022-08-22
FDA classified
2022-09-07
Posted by FDA
2022-09-14
Terminated
2023-11-27
Status
Terminated

Source: openFDA Drug Enforcement endpoint. Recall record D-1498-2022. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.

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