US Drug Recall Register
Class III · Low risk Terminated Initiated Sep 24, 2020 (6 years ago)

Cystaran (cysteamine ophthalmic solution) 0.44%, For Ophthalmic Use Only, 15 mL bottle…

Class III — Low risk. Unlikely to cause harm, but violates FDA regulations.

Why it was recalled

Subpotent Drug: Product testing identified a decreased level of the active ingredient, Cysteamine HCl.

What was recalled

Cystaran (cysteamine ophthalmic solution) 0.44%, For Ophthalmic Use Only, 15 mL bottle, Sterile, Rx Only, Manufactured by Hi-Tech Pharmacal Co Inc., Amityville, NY 11701 for Leadiant Biosciences, Inc., Gaithersburg, MD 20878, NDC 54482-020-01

Recalling firm
Leadiant Biosciences, Inc.
NDC code
54482-020-01
Origin
MD, United States
Initiated by
Voluntary: Firm initiated
FDA recall number
D-0034-2021

What should you do? A recall doesn't always mean your specific bottle is affected - it often applies to certain lots only. Check the lot number on your package against the FDA notice, and talk to your pharmacist before stopping any medication.

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