Severity
Moderate
FDA Drug recall · Reported January 26, 2022
Defective Container: The notch in the cap that fits into the nozzle of the dropper could break off and block the dropper possibly resulting in the product not dispensing.
Teva Pharmaceuticals USA recalled Brinzolamide Ophthalmic Suspension, USP 1%, packaged as a)10 ml dropper bottles (NDC 0591… - a moderate-severity action.
Brinzolamide Ophthalmic Suspension, USP 1%, packaged as a)10 ml dropper bottles (NDC 0591… was recalled by Teva Pharmaceuticals USA in January 26, 2022. Reason: Defective Container: The notch in the cap that fits into the nozzle of the dropper could break off and block …. Check the official notice for the remedy. Verify recall #D-0373-2022 with the FDA Drug before acting.
The recall
Teva Pharmaceuticals USA issued this moderate-severity FDA Drug recall-Defective Container: The notch in the cap that fits into the nozzle of the dropper could break off and block ….
Sourced from official FDA Drug enforcement records. Verify recall #D-0373-2022 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.
This FDA Drug action (record #D-0373-2022) was formally reported on January 26, 2022, with the manufacturer initiating the action on December 8, 2021. It is classified under Moderate severity (Class II), with a current status of Terminated. Teva Pharmaceuticals USA is listed as the recalling firm, operating out of Parsippany, NJ. Federal records list the affected scope as a) 66,099 dropper bottles; b) 21,243 dropper bottles.
The documented reason for this recall is: Defective Container: The notch in the cap that fits into the nozzle of the dropper could break off and block the dropper possibly resulting in the product not dispensing. Distribution data in the federal record shows the product reached: Nationwide in the USA. Distribution scope directly affects the consumer exposure window and determines whether a recall remains regional or escalates into a nationwide advisory.
Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls, 5 from FDA Drug - clustering in a narrow category often points to a systemic quality-control or supplier issue rather than a one-off defect. Always verify the recall number against the official agency record before acting.
Where this recall sits in its category - 14,287 drugs & medications recalls on record
Of 101,704 recalls in the database, 24,878 are high severity, 72,426 moderate, and 4,400 low. This recall is classified moderate severity.
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Severity
Moderate
Affected scope
a) 66,099 dropper bottles; b) 21,243 dropper bottles
Related Recalls
6
5 from same agency
Brinzolamide Ophthalmic Suspension, USP 1%, packaged as a)10 ml dropper bottles (NDC 0591-2127-79), and b) 15 ml dropper bottles (NDC 0591-2127-12), Rx Only, Manufactured in India By: Indoco Remedies Limited Verna, Goa - 403722, India, Manufactured For: Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc. Parsippany, NJ
Defective Container: The notch in the cap that fits into the nozzle of the dropper could break off and block the dropper possibly resulting in the product not dispensing.
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Food and Drug Administration |
| Severity class | Moderate (Class II) |
| Status | Terminated |
| Recall number | D-0373-2022 |
| Date reported | January 26, 2022 |
| Date initiated | December 8, 2021 |
| Recalling firm | Teva Pharmaceuticals USA |
| Firm location | Parsippany, NJ |
| Affected scope | a) 66,099 dropper bottles; b) 21,243 dropper bottles |
| Distribution | Nationwide in the USA |
Profile values are sourced directly from the official FDA Drug enforcement record. Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
What to do with this recall
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