CLASS II ONGOING Drug recall · Reported 8 Oct 2025 · FDA Enforcement Report
Ketorolac Tromethamine Ophthalmic Solution recalled by Apotex
Apotex is recalling Ketorolac Tromethamine Ophthalmic Solution, 0.5%, distributed nationwide in the US. The recall was initiated on 5 Sep 2025 and the FDA has classified it as Class II.
Check your package
Check the lot number on your package against the affected lots. If it matches, contact the pharmacy that dispensed it or your prescriber before stopping any medication.
Recall details
- Recall number
- D-0677-2025
- FDA event ID
- 97561
- Recalling firm
- Apotex, Weston, FL
- Manufacturer
- Apotex Corp.
- Classification
- Class II
- Status
- Ongoing
- Recall initiated
- 5 Sep 2025
- FDA classified
- 30 Sep 2025
- Reported
- 8 Oct 2025
- Type
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Customers notified by
- Letter
- Reason category
- Sterility
- Drug class
- Pain Medication
Timeline
| 5 Sep 2025 | Recall initiated by company | |
| 30 Sep 2025 | Classified by FDA | +25 days |
| 8 Oct 2025 | Published in enforcement report | +8 days |
Companies usually start a recall weeks before the FDA classifies and publishes it; the gap above is that lag.
Reason for recall
Lack of Assurance of Sterility; atypical weight loss due to improper bottle sealing leading to potential sterility concerns
A sterility recall means a product that must be sterile, such as an injection or eye drop, may be contaminated. Using a non-sterile product can cause serious infection.
Product as listed by the FDA
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.
Where it was distributed
Nationwide in the US
Questions about this recall
Why was it recalled?
Lack of Assurance of Sterility; atypical weight loss due to improper bottle sealing leading to potential sterility concerns
Which lots are affected?
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
Where was it sold?
Nationwide in the US
What should I do if I have it?
Check the lot number on your package against the affected lots. If it matches, contact the pharmacy that dispensed it or your prescriber before stopping any medication.
What does Class II mean?
Class II means the product may cause temporary or medically reversible health problems, or the probability of serious harm is remote.
Read the official FDA notice · Source record retrieved 26 Sep 2026. The FDA describes openFDA data as unvalidated; the official notice takes precedence. This page reports the record and gives no medical advice.
Other products in this recall event
1 other product · FDA event 97561This product is part of a recall event; the main page for the event is Brimonidine Tartrate/Timolol Maleate Ophthalmic Solution recalled.
| Reported | Class | Recall | Company | Reason | Where |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CLASS II | Brimonidine Tartrate/Timolol Maleate Ophthalmic Solution recalledBrimonidine Tartrate/timolol Maleate Ophthalmic Solution | Apotex | Sterility | Nationwide |
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All 24| Reported | Class | Recall | Company | Reason | Where |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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| Drug | CLASS II | Ketorolac Tromethamine Ophthalmic Solution, 0.5%, Sterile recalled | Akorn | Potency & Assay | Nationwide |
| Drug | CLASS II | Ketorolac Tromethamine Ophthalmic Solution recalled by Akorn | Akorn | Manufacturing (CGMP) Deviations | Nationwide |
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