Brimonidine Tartrate Solution/ Drops
FDA Recall NDC 70069-232

FDA Enforcement Report: View Recall Date, Reasons, and Safety Status

Active & Historical Enforcement Reports

The FDA has identified 3 recorded enforcement report(s) associated with Brimonidine Tartrate (NDC 70069-232). A significant event, classified as Class III, was initiated on Jun 04, 2020 by Somerset Therapeutics, Llc. The reported reason for this action was: "Failed Impurities/Degradation Specification: There is a slow leaching process from the product label on the bottle which may impact the product over the shelf life."

This specific recall has a current status of TERMINATED, indicating that the FDA considers the recall process finished or the product successfully recovered.

Reported Recall Events

June 2020 Class III Recall: Failed Impurities/Degradation Specification

Recall Number
Class III Terminated
Reason for Recall
Failed Impurities/Degradation Specification: There is a slow leaching process from the product label on the bottle which may impact the product over the shelf life.
Initiated
Jun 04, 2020
Reported
Jul 15, 2020
Quantity
22,788 bottles

Recall Profile & Regulatory Data

Event ID
85826
Classification
Class III
Enforcement Status
Terminated
Recalling Firm
SOMERSET THERAPEUTICS LLC
Voluntary / Mandated
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Distribution Pattern
Nationwide
Termination Date
Jun 30, 2023
Product Description
Brimonidine Tartrate Opthalmic Solution 0.2%, 15 mL bottle, Rx only, Manufactured for: Somerset Therapeutics, LLC Hollywood, FL 33024. Made in India. NDC 70069-233-01
Batch or Lot Expiration Information
Lot# s BRM13W9001, BRM13W9002, BRM13W9003, EXP Dec. 2020: BRM13W9004, EXP Apr. 2021.
Affected Packages Involved in this Recall
70069-231-01Product
70069-232-01Product
70069-233-01Product

June 2020 Class III Recall: Failed Impurities/Degradation Specification

Recall Number
Class III Terminated
Reason for Recall
Failed Impurities/Degradation Specification: There is a slow leaching process from the product label on the bottle which may impact the product over the shelf life.
Initiated
Jun 04, 2020
Reported
Jul 15, 2020
Quantity
383,437 bottles

Recall Profile & Regulatory Data

Event ID
85826
Classification
Class III
Enforcement Status
Terminated
Recalling Firm
SOMERSET THERAPEUTICS LLC
Voluntary / Mandated
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Distribution Pattern
Nationwide
Termination Date
Jun 30, 2023
Product Description
Brimonidine Tartrate Opthalmic Solution 0.2%, 5 mL bottle, Rx only, Manufactured for: Somerset Therapeutics, LLC Hollywood, FL 33024. Made in India. NDC 70069-231-01
Batch or Lot Expiration Information
Lot# Lots # BRM11W9001, BRM11W9002, BRM11W9003, EXP Nov 2020; BRM11W9004, BRM11W9005, BRM11W9006, EXP Dec 2020; BRM11W9007, BRM11W9008, BRM11W9009, EXP Mar 2021; BRM11W9010, BRM11W9011, BRM11W9012, BRM11W9013, EXP Apr 2021; BRM11W9014, BRM11W9015, EXP May 2021
Affected Packages Involved in this Recall
70069-231-01Product
70069-232-01Product
70069-233-01Product

June 2020 Class III Recall: Failed Impurities/Degradation Specification

Recall Number
Class III Terminated
Reason for Recall
Failed Impurities/Degradation Specification: There is a slow leaching process from the product label on the bottle which may impact the product over the shelf life.
Initiated
Jun 04, 2020
Reported
Jul 15, 2020
Quantity
48,852 bottles

Recall Profile & Regulatory Data

Event ID
85826
Classification
Class III
Enforcement Status
Terminated
Recalling Firm
SOMERSET THERAPEUTICS LLC
Voluntary / Mandated
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Distribution Pattern
Nationwide
Termination Date
Jun 30, 2023
Product Description
Brimonidine Tartrate Opthalmic Solution 0.2%, 10 mL bottle, Rx only, Manufactured for: Somerset Therapeutics, LLC Hollywood, FL 33024. Made in India. NDC 70069-232-01
Batch or Lot Expiration Information
Lot# Lots # BRM12W9001, EXP 2020; BRM12W9002, BRM12W9003, EXP Dec. 2020; BRM12W9004, EXP Apr. 2021
Affected Packages Involved in this Recall
70069-231-01Product
70069-232-01Product
70069-233-01Product

About FDA Recall Enforcement Reports

FDA recall data documents classified recall actions associated with a product. Most recalls are limited to specific lots, batches, or package configurations rather than every unit of a drug.

If a recall is listed for an NDC, review the affected lot information and package details carefully. Patients and healthcare professionals should confirm whether a specific product in hand matches the lot or package information before assuming it is affected.