FDA Drug Recalls

Recalls / Class III

Class IIID-1848-2019

Product

Gatifloxacin Ophthalmic Solution 0.5%, 2.5 mL per bottle, Rx Only, Mfd. for: Mylan Pharmaceuticals Inc., Morgantown, WV 26505. Made in India. NDC: 0378-5431-35

Affected lot / code info
Lot GABH0003, EXP 7/2020

Why it was recalled

Failed Impurities/Degradation Specifications:OOS for unknown impurity.

Recalling firm

Firm
Mylan Pharmaceuticals Inc.
Notification channel
Letter
Type
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Address
781 Chestnut Ridge Rd, Morgantown, West Virginia 26505-2730

Distribution

Quantity
13,157 5 mL bottles
Distribution pattern
Nationwide in the USA

Timeline

Recall initiated
2019-09-06
FDA classified
2019-09-09
Posted by FDA
2019-09-18
Terminated
2020-07-16
Status
Terminated

Source: openFDA Drug Enforcement endpoint. Recall record D-1848-2019. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.