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Class III · Low risk Terminated Initiated Jul 11, 2019 (7 years ago)

Gatifloxacin Ophthalmic Solution 0.5%

Class III — Low risk. Unlikely to cause harm, but violates FDA regulations.

Why it was recalled

Labeling: Missing label; Product complaints reported missing bottle label.

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.

What was recalled

Gatifloxacin Ophthalmic Solution 0.5%, For Use in the Eyes Only, Rx Only, Sterile, 2.5 mL Bottle, Manufactured for: Lupin Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Baltimore, Maryland 21202, United States, Manufactured by: Lupin Limited, Pithampur (M.P.) 454 775, India, NDC 68180-435-01.

Affected NDC 68180-0435-01

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Drug: Gatifloxacin Category: Eye Drops & Ophthalmic

Recalling firm
Lupin Pharmaceuticals Inc.
NDC code
68180-435-01
Origin
MD, United States
Initiated by
Voluntary: Firm initiated
FDA recall number
D-1490-2019 · 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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Class II · Moderate risk

Pred Acetate / Gatifloxacin 1% / 0.5% Susp

Lack of Assurance of Sterility: FDA inspection found the recalled products were produced in a manner than cannot guarantee the sterility of the products purported to be sterile.

Ongoing Sterility / contamination Pharmacy Plus, Inc. dba Vital Care Compounder D-0051-2023
Class III · Low risk

Gatifloxacin Ophthalmic Solution

Failed Stability Specifications: Out-of-specification results observed in a water loss test that might affect the assay content and alter drug concentration.

Terminated Stability / shelf life Lupin Pharmaceuticals Inc. NDC 68180-435-01 D-0326-2022
Class III · Low risk

Gatifloxacin Ophthalmic Solution

Failed Stability Specifications: Out-of-specification results observed in a water loss test that might affect the assay content and alter drug concentration.

Terminated Stability / shelf life Lupin Pharmaceuticals Inc. NDC 68180-435-01 D-0091-2022

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