Ciprofloxacin Eye Solution (Actavis) – Impurity Concerns (2016)
Class III: A situation in which use of, or exposure to, a violative product is not likely to cause adverse health consequences
Class III recall indicates unlikely adverse health consequences.
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Check Your Product
According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Product
Ciprofloxacin Ophthalmic Solution (0.3% as base), Sterile, Rx only, a) 2.5 mL Bottle, b) 5 mL Bottle, c) 10 mL Bottle, For Topical Ophthalmic Use Only, Hi-Tech Pharmacal Co. Inc., Amityville, NY 11701, NDC: a) 50383-0282-02, b) 50383-282-05, c) 50383-0282-10
Brand
Actavis Pharma Inc
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Lot #s: a) 626487, Exp. 3/31/2016, 628181, Exp. 6/30/2016, 629827, Exp. 9/30/2016, 630495, Exp. 10/31/2016, 632266, Exp. 2/28/2017, 633683 Exp. 4/30/2017, 347742, Exp. 09/30/2017, b) 626487, Exp. 3/31/2016, 627438, 628080, Exp. 5/31/2016, 628181, 628491, Exp. 6/30/2016, 628634, Exp. 7/31/2016, 629141 Exp. 8/31/2016, 629827, Exp. 9/30/2016, 630495, Exp. 10/31/2016, 631528, Exp. 12/31/2016, 632266, Exp. 2/28/2017, 347613, Exp. 9/30/2017, 348175, Exp. 10/31/2017, c) 628398 Exp. 6/30/2016, 630495, Exp.10/31/ 2016, 630511, Exp. 10/31/2016 347361, Exp. 8/31/2017
Products Sold
Lot #s: a) 626487, Exp. 3/31/2016, 628181, Exp. 6/30/2016, 629827, Exp. 9/30/2016, 630495, Exp. 10/31/2016, 632266, Exp. 2/28/2017, 633683 Exp. 4/30/2017, 347742, Exp. 09/30/2017; b) 626487, Exp. 3/31/2016, 627438, 628080, Exp. 5/31/2016, 628181, 628491, Exp. 6/30/2016, 628634, Exp. 7/31/2016, 629141 Exp. 8/31/2016, 629827, Exp. 9/30/2016, 630495, Exp. 10/31/2016, 631528, Exp. 12/31/2016, 632266, Exp. 2/28/2017, 347613, Exp. 9/30/2017, 348175, Exp. 10/31/2017; c) 628398 Exp. 6/30/2016, 630495, Exp.10/31/ 2016, 630511, Exp. 10/31/2016 347361, Exp. 8/31/2017
Actavis Pharma Inc is recalling Ciprofloxacin Ophthalmic Solution (0.3% as base), Sterile, Rx only, a) 2.5 mL Bottle, b) 5 mL Bottle due to Failed Impurities/Degradation Specifications: Firm voluntarily recalled products due to out-of-specification results for an unknown impurity at or nea. This is a Class I recall, indicating a high risk of serious health consequences. Based on FDA drug enforcement report.
Summary derived from FDA notice
Reason for Recall
As stated by FDA
Failed Impurities/Degradation Specifications: Firm voluntarily recalled products due to out-of-specification results for an unknown impurity at or near the expiration (24-month).
Recommended Action
Per FDA guidance
Consumers should stop using the product and contact the recalling firm, their healthcare provider, or return it to the place of purchase.
Verify this information on the official source
For complete details and official instructions, check the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) directly.
View official FDA recall noticePage updated: Jan 7, 2026