| Event ID |
91803 What is the Event ID?
A numerical designation assigned by FDA to a specific recall event (used for tracking purposes). |
| Recall Number |
D-0433-2023 What is the Recall Number?
An alphanumeric designation assigned by FDA to a specific, classified recalled product (used for tracking purposes). |
| Recall Classification |
Class II - is a situation in which use of, or exposure to, a violative product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences or where the probability of serious adverse health consequences is remote What is the Recall Classification?
Numerical designation (I, II, or III) that is assigned by FDA to a particular product recall that indicates the relative degree of health hazard. For recalls pending classification, the entry will display as "Not Yet Classified". |
| Distribution Pattern |
Nationwide in the USA What is the Distribution Pattern?
General area of initial distribution such as states, countries, or territories. Note that subsequent distribution by the consignees to other parties may not be included. |
| Product Description |
Brimonidine Tartrate Ophthalmic Solution 0.15%, Rx Only, Packaged as: a) 5 mL dropper bottle, NDC 60505-0564-1, UPC 3 60505 05641 5; b) 10 mL dropper bottle NDC 60505-0564-2, UPC 3 60505 05642 2; c) 15 mL dropper bottle, NDC 60505-0564-3, UPC 3 60505 05643 9; Manufactured by: Apotex Inc. Toronto, Ontario Canada M9L 1T9 Manufactured for: Apotex Corp. Weston, FL 33326 |
| Reason For Recall |
Lack of sterility assurance: Cracks have developed in some of the units caps of Brimonidine tartrate ophthalmic solution bottles. There is a possibility the broken cap may impact sterility. What is the Reason for Recall?
Information describing how the product is defective. |
| Product Quantity |
67,056 bottles Product Quantity
The amount of product subject to recall. |
| Voluntary Mandated |
Voluntary: Firm initiated Voluntary / Mandated
Designates that a recall was initiated voluntarily by a firm on its own volition or after being requested to recall by FDA. “Mandatory” designates that a recall was initiated under a mandatory (statutory) recall authority, a court order, or FDA order. |
| Report Date |
03-15-2023 |
| Recall Initiation Date |
03-01-2023 What is the Recall Initiation Date?
The date that the firm first began notifying the public or their consignees of the recall. |
| Initial Firm Notification |
Press Release Initial Firm Notification of Consignee or Public
The method(s) by which the firm initially notified the public or their consignees of a recall. |
| Product Type |
Drugs |
| Recalling Firm |
Apotex Corp. |
| Code Info |
Lots: a) TJ9848 Exp. 02/2024, TJ9849 Exp. 02/2024, TK0258 Exp. 04/2024, TK5341 Exp. 04/2024; b) TK0261 Exp. 04/2024; c) TK0262 Exp. 04/2024 Code Information
A list of all lot and/or serial numbers, product numbers, expiration dates, sell or use by dates, etc., which appear on the product or its labeling. |
| Recalled NDC Packages |
60505-0564-1; 60505-0564-2; 60505-0564-3 |
| Status |
Ongoing |