Recall record at a glance
| Official record | D-1070-2014 |
|---|---|
| Category | Drug Recalls |
| Classification | Class III |
| FDA record status | Terminated |
| Recalling firm | PACK Pharmaceuticals, LLC |
| Report date | Feb 12, 2014 |
| Recall initiation date | Sep 9, 2013 |
| Quantity | 3,415 bottles |
| Location | Buffalo Grove, IL, United States |
Official product description
Timolol Maleate Sterile Ophthalmic Solution, USP 0.25%, 5mL, (NDC 16571-140-50). The products are packaged in Low Density Polyethylene (LDPE) Blow Fill Seal containers equipped with a dropper tip. The filled bottles are individually packaged into fiberboard cartons.
Why the product was recalled
Defective Container: Stability samples of both products were noted to have some white solid product residue, identified as dried active ingredients along with the preservative, on the exterior of the bottles.
Distribution information
Nationwide and Puerto Rico.
How to read the classification
FDA Class III generally covers situations in which use of or exposure to the product is not likely to cause adverse health consequences. The classification displayed here is taken from the FDA enforcement record.
Additional record details
Recall type: Voluntary: Firm initiated. Initial notification: Letter.
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