FDA Drug Recalls

Recalls / Class II

Class IID-852-2013

Product

Latanoprost Ophthalmic Solution, 0.005% (125 mcg/2.5 mL), 2.5 mL bottle, Rx only, Manufactured by: Apotex Inc., Toronto, Ontario Canada M9L 1T9; Manufactured for: Apotex Corp., Weston, FL 33326; NDC 60505-0565-1; UPC 3 60505 05651 4.

Affected lot / code info
Lot #: JX1877, Exp 06/13

Why it was recalled

Lack of Assurance of Sterility: Failed at expiry for Preservative Effectiveness Test (PET), therefore the product may be susceptible to microbial growth before the expiry date.

Recalling firm

Firm
Apotex Inc
Notification channel
Letter
Type
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Address
380 Elgin Mills Rd East, N/A, Richmond Hill, N/A N/A, Canada

Distribution

Quantity
50,982 bottles
Distribution pattern
Nationwide

Timeline

Recall initiated
2013-06-25
FDA classified
2013-08-08
Posted by FDA
2013-08-14
Terminated
2016-04-18
Status
Terminated

Source: openFDA Drug Enforcement endpoint. Recall record D-852-2013. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.