The Recall Desk
LowFDA (Drugs)·D-0667-2017·Announced 2017-04-19

Allergan Recalls Lumigan Bimatoprost Ophthalmic Solution Due to Impurity Failures

Allergan is recalling 56,878 bottles of Lumigan (bimatoprost) 0.01% ophthalmic solution because the product failed impurities and degradation specifications.

What this means for you

Cosmetic or documentation issue. No expected health impact, but the manufacturer is correcting the affected products.

Our severity reasoning: The FDA classified this recall as Class III, which the rubric defines as typically resulting in a score of 1 or 2 because it is unlikely to cause adverse health consequences.

Plain-English summary

Allergan Sales, LLC is voluntarily recalling 56,878 bottles of Lumigan (bimatoprost ophthalmic solution) 0.01%, 7.5 mL, prescription only. The recall is limited to Lot #92577 with an expiration date of June 2018. The product was distributed nationwide in the United States.

The recall was initiated because the product failed impurities and degradation specifications. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has classified this recall as Class III, which indicates that use of or exposure to the product is not likely to cause adverse health consequences.

Consumers and healthcare providers should stop using the affected product and contact their pharmacist or healthcare provider for guidance on replacement or disposal. The recall number is D-0667-2017.

The recalled product

Product
LUMIGAN (BIMATOPROST)
Brand
LUMIGAN
Affected units
56,878

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)

  • Lot #: 92577
  • Exp. JUN 2018

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

Same brand · LUMIGAN