Brimonidine Tartrate Ophthalmic Solution 0.15%, Rx Only, Packaged as: a) 5 mL dropper bottle, NDC 60505-0564-1, UPC 3 60505 05641 5; b) 10 mL dropper bottle NDC 60505-0564-2, UPC 3 60505 05642 2; c) 15 mL dropper bottle, NDC 60505-0564-3, UPC 3 60505 05643 9; Manufactured by: Apotex Inc. Toronto, Ontario Canada M9L 1T9 Manufactured for: Apotex Corp. Weston, FL 33326
Drug Recall
Official source record
- Recall number
- D-0433-2023
- Event ID
- 91803
- Classification
- Class II
- Status
- Completed
- Recalling company
- Apotex Corp.
- Reason for recall
- Lack of sterility assurance: Cracks have developed in some of the units caps of Brimonidine tartrate ophthalmic solution bottles. There is a possibility the broken cap may impact sterility.
- Report date
- March 15, 2023
- Recall initiation date
- March 1, 2023
- Termination date
- Not terminated as of this source record
- Distribution pattern
- Nationwide in the USA
Drug product identifiers
- Manufacturer
- Apotex Corp.
- Brand name
- BRIMONIDINE TARTRATE
- Generic name
- BRIMONIDINE TARTRATE
- Substance name
- BRIMONIDINE TARTRATE
- Product NDC
- 60505-0564
- Package NDCs
- 60505-0564-1; 60505-0564-2; 60505-0564-3
- Route
- OPHTHALMIC
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