Class II · Moderate risk
Bromfenac Ophthalmic Solution 0.07%
Failed Impurities/Degradation Specifications: out of specification at the time of testing i.e. 20th month stability testing.
Bromfenac Ophthalmic Solution 0.09%
Class III — Low risk. Unlikely to cause harm, but violates FDA regulations.
Why it was recalled
CGMP Deviations: Product excipient was not re-tested at the appropriate date.
Cause type: cGMP deviation
Departures from current Good Manufacturing Practice found in production or during FDA inspection. A broad quality-system cause: the batch was made under conditions that fall short of FDA manufacturing standards. All cgmp deviation recalls.
What was recalled
Bromfenac Ophthalmic Solution 0.09%, Rx Only. Mfg For: Apotex Corp., Weston, FL, 33326. Available in a) 1.7 mL Bottle, NDC: 60505-0595-5; b) 2 x 1.7 mL Bottles, NDC: 60505-0595-6; c) 2.5 mL Bottles, NDC: 60505-0596-4.
Affected NDCs
60505-0595-05
60505-0595-06
60505-0596-04
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Drug: Bromfenac Category: Eye Drops & Ophthalmic
- Recalling firm
- Apotex Inc.
- Origin
- N/A, Canada
- Initiated by
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- FDA recall number
- D-0487-2015 · FDA notice
Low risk, still worth a check. Class III means the product is unlikely to cause harm but breaks an FDA rule (often labeling). If your lot matches, your pharmacy will normally swap it; there is no need for alarm. This recall is now terminated, which means the firm has finished removing the affected product; anything on pharmacy shelves today should be unaffected.
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