Class II · Moderate risk Ongoing
Artificial Tears Lubricant Eye Drops (glycerin 0.2%, hypromellose 0.2%, polyethylene glycol 400 1%), 0.5 oz bottles, Mfg…
Reason Lack of Assurance of Sterility
Eye Drops Industrial Strength (Polyethylene glycol 400 1%, Tetrahydrozoline HCl 0.05%)…
Class III — Low risk. Unlikely to cause harm, but violates FDA regulations.
Why it was recalled
CGMP Deviations: Active Pharmaceutical Ingredient (API) used for manufacture was stored in a non-GMP compliant warehouse at S.I.M.S., Italy.
What was recalled
Eye Drops Industrial Strength (Polyethylene glycol 400 1%, Tetrahydrozoline HCl 0.05%), 0.5 FL OZ (15 mL) Bottles, Over the Counter. Labeled: a) Manufactured for: Petragon, Inc., Edwardsville, KS 66111; b) SWIFT, Distributed by Swift First Aid, Inc., Valencia, Calif. 91355, UPC: 6 69635 24082 5; c) Xpect First aid, Manufactured for Cintas First Aid & Safety, Mason, OH 45040; d) ZEE, Distributed by ZEE MEDICAL, INC., Irvine, CA 92606, UPC: 6 90689 00609 9.
- Recalling firm
- K C Pharmaceuticals Inc
- Origin
- CA, United States
- Initiated by
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- FDA recall number
- D-0322-2015
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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