Class II · Moderate risk Ongoing
Dorzolamide HCl and Timolol Maleate Ophthalmic Solution
Reason Defective Container: Firm received multiple complaints of broken cap spikes and undeliverable drops.
Timolol Maleate Sterile Opthalmic Solution
Class III — Low risk. Unlikely to cause harm, but violates FDA regulations.
Why it was recalled
Labeling: Label mix-up: A case of Timolol Maleate Sterile Ophthalmic solution USP 0.25%, 5ml, had the outer carton for Timolol Maleate Sterile Ophthalmic solution USP 0.5%, 5ml but the bottle inside was Timolol Maleate Sterile Ophthalmic solution USP 0.25%, 5ml.
What was recalled
Timolol Maleate Sterile Opthalmic Solution,USP 0.25%, 5 mL, Rx Only, For Topical Application, Distributed by: Rising Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Saddle Brook, NJ 07863, Manufactured by: FDC Limited B-8, MDC Industrial Area, Waluj, Aurangabad - 431-136 Maharashtra, India, NDC 64980-513-05
- Recalling firm
- Rising Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
- NDC code
- 64980-513-05
- Origin
- NJ, United States
- Initiated by
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- FDA recall number
- D-1368-2020
What should you do? A recall doesn't always mean your specific bottle is affected - it often applies to certain lots only. Check the lot number on your package against the FDA notice, and talk to your pharmacist before stopping any medication.
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Class II · Moderate risk Ongoing
Brimonidine Tartrate/Timolol Maleate Ophthalmic Solution 0.2%/0.5%*
Reason Lack of Assurance of Sterility
Class II · Moderate risk Ongoing
Brimonidine Tartrate/Timolol Maleate Ophthalmic Solution
Reason Lack of Assurance of Sterility; atypical weight loss due to improper bottle sealing leading to potential sterility concerns
Class II · Moderate risk Ongoing
Timolol Maleate Ophthalmic Solution USP
Reason Defective Container: spike of the cap becomes lodged in the nozzle of the product bottle.
Class II · Moderate risk Ongoing
Brimonidine Tartrate/Timolol Maleate Ophthalmic Solution
Reason Lack of Assurance of Sterility
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