Dorzolamide HCl and Timolol Maleate Ophthalmic Solution
Defective Container: Firm received multiple complaints of broken cap spikes and undeliverable drops.
Class III — Low risk. Unlikely to cause harm, but violates FDA regulations.
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.
Cause type: Labeling / mix-up
Wrong label, wrong strength, mixed-up products, or packaging errors. One of the most dangerous causes - you can end up taking the wrong drug or the wrong dose. All labeling / mix-up recalls.
Timolol Maleate USP, 0.5%, 5 mL, Sterile Opthalmic Solution, Rx Only, For Topical Application in the Eye, Distributed by: Rising Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Saddle Brook, NJ 07663, Manufactured by: FDC Limited B-8, MIDC Industrial Area, Waluj, Aurangbad - 431 136 Marahastra, India, NDC 64980-514-05
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Drug: Timolol
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Timolol Maleate NDC 64980-0514 |
5 mg/mL | Solution/ Drops Ophthalmic |
Rising Pharma Holdings, Inc. | Rx |
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.
Defective Container: Firm received multiple complaints of broken cap spikes and undeliverable drops.
Lack of Assurance of Sterility
Lack of Assurance of Sterility; atypical weight loss due to improper bottle sealing leading to potential sterility concerns
Defective Container: spike of the cap becomes lodged in the nozzle of the product bottle.
Lack of Assurance of Sterility
Failed Impurities/Degradation Specifications
Failed Tablet Specifications: Recall of this drug product was voluntarily initiated by the manufacturer due to a market complaint, which stated that a tablet in the sealed bottle was twice larger in size when compared to the remaining tablets. This complaint is second of its kind.
Labeling: Incorrect Instructions
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.
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