Class II โ€” Potential Health Hazard

Potential health hazard โ€” use of or exposure to this product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences.

Bromfenac Ophthalmic Solution 0.09% Recalled by Apotex Inc. Due to Lack of Assurance of Sterility: Failed preservative effectiveness...

Date: August 25, 2015
Company: Apotex Inc.
Status: Terminated
Source: FDA (Drug)

What You Should Do

Stop using this product immediately. Do not consume, use, or distribute it.

Return the product to the place of purchase for a full refund. If you have questions, contact Apotex Inc. directly.

Affected Products

Bromfenac Ophthalmic Solution 0.09%, packaged in a) 1.7 mL bottle (NDC 60505-0595-05), b) 2.5 mL bottle (NDC 60505-0596-04), Rx Only, Mfg for: Apotex Corp., Weston, FL 33326.

Quantity: 5,520 bottles (Lot MF0537), 2,828 bottles (Lot MF8090), and 20,454 bottles (Lot MF0532)

Why Was This Recalled?

Lack of Assurance of Sterility: Failed preservative effectiveness testing

Where Was This Sold?

This product was distributed nationwide across all 50 states.

Affected (51 states)Not affected

About Apotex Inc.

Apotex Inc. has 41 total recalls tracked by RecallDetector.

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Data sourced from the FDA (Drug). Last updated March 26, 2026. View original report