Recall
FDAHealthSeptember 5, 2025

Apotex Corp. — Ketorolac Tromethamine Ophthalmic Solution, 0.5%, 5 mL, Rx Only, Sterile, Manufactured by: Apotex Inc., Richmond Hill, Ontario, Canada, L4C 5H2, Manufactured for: Apotex Corp., Weston,

⚠️ Lack of Assurance of Sterility; atypical weight loss due to improper bottle sealing leading to potential sterility concerns

Is this relevant to me?

Geography
Nationwide
Source agency
FDA
Category
Health
Published
September 5, 2025

Nationwide in the US

What's affected?

Product
Ketorolac Tromethamine Ophthalmic Solution, 0.5%, 5 mL, Rx Only, Sterile, Manufactured by: Apotex Inc., Richmond Hill, Ontario, Canada, L4C 5H2, Manufactured for: Apotex Corp., Weston, FL 33326, NDC 60505-1003-1.
UPC
360505100316
Lot code
Batch # VA0444, exp. date 01/2026 Batch # VA4608, exp. date 01/2026 Batch # TZ7016, exp. date 12/2025 UPC on Bottles: (01)0(03)60505100316 UPC on Cartons: 360505100316

Additional details

Batch # VA0444, exp. date 01/2026 Batch # VA4608, exp. date 01/2026 Batch # TZ7016, exp. date 12/2025 UPC on Bottles: (01)0(03)60505100316 UPC on Cartons: 360505100316

What should I do?

Recommended action

Class II recall. Voluntary: Firm initiated Quantity affected: 493,468 bottles.

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