Drug recall

Ciprofloxacin Ophthalmic Solution, USP, 0.3%, ciprofloxacin hydrochloride 3.5 mg equivalent to 3 mg base; Rx…

FDA recall event 30856 · Class II · Apotex Corp.

Key facts

Event ID 30856
Recall numbers D-120-5
Recalling firm Apotex Corp.
Product type Drugs
Products Ciprofloxacin Ophthalmic Solution, USP, 0.3%, ciprofloxacin hydrochloride 3.5 mg equivalent to 3 mg base; Rx only, sterile ophthalmic solution for topical ophthalmic use only in 5 mL plastic dispenser…
Classification Class II
Status Ongoing
Voluntary or mandated Firm Initiated
Reason for recall Impurities/Degradation Products: Degradation Products: Degradation level exceeds specification requirement of less than 0.2% impurities.
Initiation date Jan 19, 2005
City Lincolnshire
Country United States
FEI number 3001576563

At a glance

  • 1–9 Products in this recall
  • 1–9 FDA inspections of this firm (FEI)

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