Class III — Low risk. Unlikely to cause harm, but violates FDA regulations.
Failed Content Uniformity Specifications: The product may not meet finished product release specifications, including the uniformity of dosage due to a packaging degradation related to the adhesive component of the paper pouch that can impact the level of fluorescein present in the strips.
Fluorescein Sodium Ophthalmic Strips USP, 1.0 mg per strip, labeled as 1) FUL-GLO, individually wrapped strips, barcode (01)00317478404019; packaged in 100-count strips per carton, (NDC 17478-404-01), UPC 3 17478 40401 9, Manufactured for: Akorn, Inc., Lake Forest, IL 60045.; and 2)Fluorescein Pro Glo Strips, individually wrapped strips, barcode (01)00360843000026, packaged in 300-count strips per carton, (NDC 60843-300-50), UPC 3 60843 30050 8, Manufactured for Eye Care and Cure by Nomax, Inc., St. Louis, MO 63123.
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.
Reason Lack of Assurance of Sterility: Products have not been manufactured in conformance with current good manufacturing practices.
Reason Lack of Assurance of Sterility: Products have not been manufactured in conformance with current good manufacturing practices.
Reason Lack of Assurance of Sterility: Products have not been manufactured in conformance with current good manufacturing practices.
Reason Subpotent Drug
Reason Failed Impurities/Degradation Specifications: The Active Pharmaceutical Ingredient (API) used in the product is not being manufactured to the current…
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