FDA Drug Recalls

Recalls / Class III

Class IIID-1667-2012

Product

Azelastine HCl Nasal Solution, 0.1 %, 137 mcg/spray, 30 mL bottle (200 Metered Sprays), Rx only, Mfg by: Apotex Inc., Toronto, Ontario, Canada M9L 1T9, NDC 60505-0833-5.

Brand name
Azelastine Hydrochloride
Generic name
Azelastine Hydrochloride
Active ingredient
Azelastine Hydrochloride
Route
Nasal
NDC
60505-0833
FDA application
ANDA077954
Affected lot / code info
Lot #: JK9130, JM0925, Exp 05/12; JN6514, Exp 07/12; JN1125, JN1127, Exp 08/12; JR5780, JR5782, Exp 12/12.

Why it was recalled

CGMP Deviations: tubing used for filling may interact with the nasal formulation of this product.

Recalling firm

Firm
Apotex Corp.
Notification channel
Letter
Type
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Address
2400 N Commerce Pkwy Ste 400, N/A, Weston, Florida 33326-3253

Distribution

Quantity
963,407 bottles
Distribution pattern
Nationwide and Puerto Rico

Timeline

Recall initiated
2011-06-15
FDA classified
2012-08-29
Posted by FDA
2012-09-05
Terminated
2012-09-18
Status
Terminated

Source: openFDA Drug Enforcement endpoint. Recall record D-1667-2012. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.