Recall record at a glance
| Official record | D-0642-2024 |
|---|---|
| Category | Drug Recalls |
| Classification | Class II |
| FDA record status | Ongoing |
| Recalling firm | FDC Limited |
| Report date | Aug 28, 2024 |
| Recall initiation date | Aug 12, 2024 |
| Quantity | 176,784 bottles |
| Location | Aurangabad, Maharashtra State, India |
Official product description
Timolol Maleate Ophthalmic Solution USP, 0.5%, packaged in: a) 5mL bottle (NDC 64980-514-05), and b) 10mL bottle (NDC 64980-514-01), Rx only, Manufactured by: FDC Limited, Waluj, Aurangabad, India, Distributed by: Rising Pharmaceuticals Inc, New Jersey
Why the product was recalled
Defective Container: patients are unable to get the solution out of the bottle as the spike of the cap was lodged in the nozzle of the product bottle.
Distribution information
Nationwide U.S.A.
How to read the classification
FDA Class II indicates a situation in which use of or exposure to the product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences, or where the probability of serious consequences is remote. The classification shown here comes from the FDA record.
Additional record details
Recall type: Voluntary: Firm initiated. Initial notification: Letter.
What to do next
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