Class II · Moderate risk
Azelastine HCl Ophthalmic Solution
Lack of Assurance of Sterility
Azelastine HCl Nasal Solution (Azelastine Hydrochloride)
Class III — Low risk. Unlikely to cause harm, but violates FDA regulations.
Why it was recalled
CGMP Deviations: tubing used for filling may interact with the nasal formulation of this product.
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
Azelastine HCl Nasal Solution, 0.1 %, 137 mcg/spray, 30 mL bottle (200 Metered Sprays), Rx only, Mfg by: Apotex Inc., Toronto, Ontario, Canada M9L 1T9, NDC 60505-0833-5.
Affected NDC
60505-0833-05
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Drug: Azelastine
Product details
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Azelastine Hydrochloride NDC 60505-0833 |
137 ug/1 | Spray, Metered Nasal |
Apotex Corp. | Rx |
- Recalling firm
- Apotex Corp.
- NDC code
- 60505-0833-5
- Origin
- FL, United States
- Initiated by
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- FDA recall number
- D-1667-2012 · 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.
Other Azelastine recalls
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Class II · Moderate risk
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Class II · Moderate risk
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Class III · Low risk
Azelastine HCl Ophthalmic Solution 0.05%
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Class II · Moderate risk
Dymista (azelastine hydrochloride and fluticasone propionate)
Presence of foreign substance: Potential for glass in the neck area of the glass bottles.
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