March 2026 FDA Recall Brimonidine Tartrate/timolol Maleate Ophthalmic Solution by Apotex Corp.
D-0407-2026 - Lack of Assurance of Sterility
This Class II drug recall was voluntarily initiated by Apotex Corp. on March 5, 2026 for the product Brimonidine Tartrate/timolol Maleate Ophthalmic Solution. The FDA reported the reason for recall as lack of assurance of sterility. The product was distributed Nationwide and the recall is currently ongoing.
Recall Number: D-0407-2026
Lack of Assurance of Sterility
03-05-2026
03-25-2026
107,136 vials
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.
Ongoing
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.
Letter
Distribution Pattern About Distribution Pattern
General area of initial distribution.
General area of initial distribution.
U.S. Nationwide
Product Description About Product Description
Full technical description of the product.
Full technical description of the product.
Brimonidine Tartrate/Timolol Maleate Ophthalmic Solution 0.2%/0.5%*, 5 mL, Rx Only, Sterile, Apotex Corp. Manufactured for: Apotex Corp., Weston, FL 33326, NDC 60505-0589-1.
Batch or Lot Expiration Information
Lot# Lots VJ8599, Exp Date 09/30/2026 & VL1668, Exp Date 01/31/2027
