The Recall Desk
SevereFDA (Drugs)·D-0494-2025·Announced 2025-07-02

Ketorolac Tromethamine Ophthalmic Solution Recalled for Sterility Risk

Apotex Corp. is recalling Ketorolac Tromethamine Ophthalmic Solution 0.5% due to lack of assurance of sterility. The recall affects 87,840 bottles distributed nationwide.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: This is an FDA Class II recall as stated by the agency. Lack of sterility assurance in an ophthalmic drug product presents a significant risk of adverse health consequences, including infection. Class II recalls with such risk warrant a Severe classification.

Plain-English summary

Apotex Corp. is recalling Ketorolac Tromethamine Ophthalmic Solution, 0.5%, 10 mL (NDC 60505-1003-2) due to lack of assurance of sterility. The recalled product was manufactured by Apotex Inc. in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, and manufactured for Apotex Corp. in Weston, Florida. The recall involves 87,840 bottles distributed nationwide in the United States.

The affected batch is TZ1236 with an expiration date of November 30, 2025. Ketorolac Tromethamine is a prescription ophthalmic (eye) medication.

Patients who have received this product should contact their healthcare provider or pharmacist. Distributors and healthcare facilities should stop dispensing the recalled product and return it to the manufacturer.

The recalled product

Product
KETOROLAC TROMETHAMINE (KETOROLAC TROMETHAMINE)
Brand
KETOROLAC TROMETHAMINE
Manufacturer
Apotex Corp.
Hazard
  • sterility-assurance
  • contamination

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Lot numbers (2)

  • Batch TZ1236
  • Exp Date: 11/30/2025

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

Same brand · KETOROLAC TROMETHAMINE