Drug recall

Isopto Carpine (pilocarpine hydrochloride opthalmic solution) 4%, packaged in 15 mL bottle, Rx only…

FDA recall event 76756 · Class III · Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corp.

Key facts

Event ID 76756
Recall numbers D-0678-2017, D-0679-2017
Recalling firm Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corp.
Product type Drugs
Products Isopto Carpine (pilocarpine hydrochloride opthalmic solution) 4%, packaged in 15 mL bottle, Rx only, Manufactured by: Alcon Laboratories, Inc. Fort Worth Texas 76134 USA NDC 0998-0206-15, Pilocarpine Hydrochloride Ophthalmic Solution 4% , packaged in 15 mL bottles, Rx Only, Manufactured by Alcon Laboratories, Inc. Fort Worth, Texas 76134 Sandoz Princeton, NJ 08540, NDC 61314-206-15
Classification Class III
Status Terminated
Voluntary or mandated Firm Initiated
Reason for recall Failed Impurities/Degradation Specifications.
Initiation date Mar 22, 2017
Report date May 3, 2017
Termination date Feb 5, 2020
City East Hanover
State NJ
Country United States
FEI number 2210396

At a glance

  • 1–9 Products in this recall
  • None FDA inspections of this firm (FEI)

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