March 2023 FDA Recall Brimonidine Tartrate by Apotex Corp.
D-0433-2023 - Lack of sterility assurance
This Class II drug recall was voluntarily initiated by Apotex Corp. on March 1, 2023 for the product Brimonidine Tartrate. The FDA reported the reason for recall as lack of sterility assurance. The product was distributed Nationwide and the recall is currently completed.
Recall Number: D-0433-2023
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.
03-01-2023
03-15-2023
67,056 bottles
Recall Profile & Regulatory Data
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
Enforcement Status About Enforcement Status
Current regulatory stage of the recall event.
Current regulatory stage of the recall event.
Completed
Recalling Firm About Recalling Firm
The firm responsible for the recall.
The firm responsible for the recall.
Apotex Corp.
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.
Press Release
Distribution Pattern About Distribution Pattern
General area of initial distribution.
General area of initial distribution.
Nationwide in the USA
Product Description About Product Description
Full technical description of the product.
Full technical description of the product.
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
Batch or Lot Expiration Information
Lot# 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
