Key Takeaway

Timolol Maleate Sterile Ophthalmic Solution, USP 0.25%, 5mL, (NDC 16571-140-50). The products are packaged in Low Density Polyethylene (LDPE) Blow Fill Seal containers equipped with a dropper tip. by PACK Pharmaceuticals, LLC was recalled on September 9, 2013. The hazard: Defective Container: Stability samples of both products were noted to have some white solid product residue, identified as dried active ingredients al...

FDA Drug Class III Terminated

Timolol Maleate Sterile Ophthalmic Solution, USP 0.25%, 5mL, (NDC 16571-140-50). The products are packaged in Low Density Polyethylene (LDPE) Blow Fill Seal containers equipped with a dropper tip.

Recalled: September 9, 2013 ~3,415 bottles units affected D-1070-2014

Description

Timolol Maleate Sterile Ophthalmic Solution, USP 0.25%, 5mL, (NDC 16571-140-50). The products are packaged in Low Density Polyethylene (LDPE) Blow Fill Seal containers equipped with a dropper tip. The filled bottles are individually packaged into fiberboard cartons.

Hazard / Reason

Defective Container: Stability samples of both products were noted to have some white solid product residue, identified as dried active ingredients along with the preservative, on the exterior of the bottles.

Class III: Product that is not likely to cause adverse health consequences.

Class III is the least severe classification. The product is unlikely to cause adverse health consequences but still violates FDA regulations.

Products Affected

Timolol Maleate Sterile Ophthalmic Solution, USP 0.25%, 5mL, (NDC 16571-140-50). The products are packaged in Low Density Polyethylene (LDPE) Blow Fill Seal containers equipped with a dropper tip.

Drugs

Company Information

PACK Pharmaceuticals, LLC

Buffalo Grove, IL, United States

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Distribution

Nationwide and Puerto Rico.

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