Bromfenac Ophthalmic Solution 0.07%
Failed Impurities/Degradation Specifications: out of specification at the time of testing i.e. 20th month stability testing.
Class II — Moderate risk. May cause temporary or reversible harm; serious harm unlikely.
Failed Impurities/Degradation Specifications
Cause type: Impurity / degradation
An impurity or degradation product above its limit - other than nitrosamines. Unexpected substances in a batch can make it unsafe or less effective, even when the active ingredient is present. All impurity / degradation recalls.
Bromfenac Ophthalmic Solution 0.09%, 1.7 mL bottle, Rx only, Sterile, Manufactured for: Alembic Pharmaceuticals, Inc., Bedminster, NJ 07921, USA, Manufactured by Alembic Pharmaceuticals Limitied, Gujarat, India, Made in India, NDC 62332-508-17
Compare with the code on your package — it is the most precise check available.
Drug: Bromfenac Category: Eye Drops & Ophthalmic
From the FDA NDC directory, for the product code this recall names. Compare with the label on your package.
| Product | Strength | Form & route | Labeler | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bromfenac Ophthalmic Solution 0.09% NDC 62332-0508 |
BROMFENAC SODIUM 1.035 mg/mL | Solution/ Drops Ophthalmic |
Alembic Pharmaceuticals Inc. | Rx |
Check, then ask. Class II means harm is possible but usually temporary or reversible. Find the lot number on your package; if it matches, ask your pharmacist about a replacement. Do not simply stop a prescribed medication on your own - the gap can be riskier than the recall.
Failed Impurities/Degradation Specifications: out of specification at the time of testing i.e. 20th month stability testing.
Lack of Assurance of Sterility
Subpotent Drug; sub-potent Bromfenac levels, below the 90.0-110.0% specification range.
CGMP Deviations: Intermittent exposure to temperature excursion during storage.
Failed Impurities/Degradation Specifications: out of specification at the time of testing i.e. 20th month stability testing.
Failed Impurities/Degradation Specifications: Due to levels of 'Diester Impurity' exceeding the specification limit.
Failed Impurities/Degradation Specifications: Due to levels of 'Diester Impurity' exceeding the specification limit.
CGMP Deviations: Presence of Nitrosamine Drug Substance Related Impurity above the proposed interim limit.
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