US Drug Recall Register
Class III · Low risk Terminated Initiated Feb 7, 2017 (10 years ago)

Levofloxacin Ophthalmic Solution, 0.5%, Sterile, packaged in 5mL bottles, Rx Only…

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

Why it was recalled

Failed Impurities/ Degradation Specifications: OOS for related compound (levofloxacin n-oxide) at the 18 month stability time point.

What was recalled

Levofloxacin Ophthalmic Solution, 0.5%, Sterile, packaged in 5mL bottles, Rx Only, Manufactured by Hi-Tech Pharmacal Co., Inc., Amityville, NY 11707, NDC 50383-283-05

Recalling firm
Actavis Inc
NDC code
50383-283-05
Origin
NJ, United States
Initiated by
Voluntary: Firm initiated
FDA recall number
D-0514-2017

What should you do? A recall doesn't always mean your specific bottle is affected - it often applies to certain lots only. Check the lot number on your package against the FDA notice, and talk to your pharmacist before stopping any medication.

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