Multi-event November 2019 FDA Recall Timolol Maleate by Rising Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
This Multi-event Class III drug recall was voluntarily initiated by Rising Pharmaceuticals, Inc. on November 15, 2019 for the product Timolol Maleate. The FDA reported the reason for recall as labeling. The product was distributed Nationwide and the recall is currently terminated.
Reported Recall Events
Recall Number: D-1367-2020
Labeling: Label mix-up: A case of Timolol Maleate Sterile Ophthalmic solution USP 0.25%, 5ml, had the outer carton for Timolol Maleate Sterile Ophthalmic solution USP 0.5%, 5ml but the bottle inside was Timolol Maleate Sterile Ophthalmic solution USP 0.25%, 5ml.
11-15-2019
07-01-2020
N/A
Recall Profile & Regulatory Data
Class III - is a situation in which use of, or exposure to, a violative product is not likely to cause adverse health consequences.
Enforcement Status About Enforcement Status
Current regulatory stage of the recall event.
Current regulatory stage of the recall event.
Terminated
Recalling Firm About Recalling Firm
The firm responsible for the recall.
The firm responsible for the recall.
Rising Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
Voluntary / Mandated About Voluntary / Mandated
Indicates if the firm acted on its own or under FDA order.
Indicates if the firm acted on its own or under FDA order.
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Drugs
Initial Notification About Initial Notification
Method by which the firm first notified the public.
Method by which the firm first notified the public.
Letter
Distribution Pattern About Distribution Pattern
General area of initial distribution.
General area of initial distribution.
U.S.A. Nationwide
08-22-2022
Product Description About Product Description
Full technical description of the product.
Full technical description of the product.
Timolol Maleate USP, 0.5%, 5 mL, Sterile Opthalmic Solution, Rx Only, For Topical Application in the Eye, Distributed by: Rising Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Saddle Brook, NJ 07663, Manufactured by: FDC Limited B-8, MIDC Industrial Area, Waluj, Aurangbad - 431 136 Marahastra, India, NDC 64980-514-05
Batch or Lot Expiration Information
Lot# 089A016, Exp 12/31/2020
Affected Packages Involved in this Recall
Recall Number: D-1368-2020
Labeling: Label mix-up: A case of Timolol Maleate Sterile Ophthalmic solution USP 0.25%, 5ml, had the outer carton for Timolol Maleate Sterile Ophthalmic solution USP 0.5%, 5ml but the bottle inside was Timolol Maleate Sterile Ophthalmic solution USP 0.25%, 5ml.
11-15-2019
07-01-2020
15,072 bottles
Recall Profile & Regulatory Data
Class III - is a situation in which use of, or exposure to, a violative product is not likely to cause adverse health consequences.
Enforcement Status About Enforcement Status
Current regulatory stage of the recall event.
Current regulatory stage of the recall event.
Terminated
Recalling Firm About Recalling Firm
The firm responsible for the recall.
The firm responsible for the recall.
Rising Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
Voluntary / Mandated About Voluntary / Mandated
Indicates if the firm acted on its own or under FDA order.
Indicates if the firm acted on its own or under FDA order.
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Drugs
Initial Notification About Initial Notification
Method by which the firm first notified the public.
Method by which the firm first notified the public.
Letter
Distribution Pattern About Distribution Pattern
General area of initial distribution.
General area of initial distribution.
U.S.A. Nationwide
08-22-2022
Product Description About Product Description
Full technical description of the product.
Full technical description of the product.
Timolol Maleate Sterile Opthalmic Solution,USP 0.25%, 5 mL, Rx Only, For Topical Application, Distributed by: Rising Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Saddle Brook, NJ 07863, Manufactured by: FDC Limited B-8, MDC Industrial Area, Waluj, Aurangabad - 431-136 Maharashtra, India, NDC 64980-513-05
Batch or Lot Expiration Information
Lot# 089A016, Exp 12/2020
