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FDA Drug recall D-1498-2022

Difluprednate Ophthalmic Emulsion, 0.05%, 5 mL bottle, RX only, Manufactured for Exelan Pharmecuticals, Inc., Boca Raton, FL 33432, NDC 762…

On 2022-09-14 the FDA classified a Class II recall of Difluprednate Ophthalmic Emulsion, 0.05%, 5 mL bottle, RX only, Manufactured for Exelan Pharmecuticals, Inc., Boca Raton, FL 33432, NDC 762… by Cipla, citing lack of Assurance of Sterility: customer complaint for defective container where breakage of the protective cap exposes tip of eye drop which could compromise sterility.

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AgencyFDA Drug
Recall numberD-1498-2022
ClassificationClass II
Statusterminated
Initiated2022-08-22
Published2022-09-14
Last updated2026-09-13 11:52 UTC
CompanyCipla
DistributionUS

Product

Difluprednate Ophthalmic Emulsion, 0.05%, 5 mL bottle, RX only, Manufactured for Exelan Pharmecuticals, Inc., Boca Raton, FL 33432, NDC 76282-708-50.

Reason

Lack of Assurance of Sterility: customer complaint for defective container where breakage of the protective cap exposes tip of eye drop which could compromise sterility.

Identifiers

code_infoLot # DEG5BD2, Exp 07/2023

Status history

No status changes recorded since RecallRadar first saw this recall on 2026-09-13 11:52 UTC. Current status: terminated.

Source

Official record: https://api.fda.gov/drug/enforcement.json?search=recall_number:%22D-1498-2022%22

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