Class II — Moderate risk. May cause temporary or reversible harm; serious harm unlikely.
Why it was recalled
CGMPs Deviations: Insufficient Quality Assurance controls over critical systems in the manufacturing facility.
What was recalled
Neomycin 3.5 mg/g / Polymyxin B10000 USP Units/g / Dexamethasone 1 mg/g Ophthalmic Ointment, 3.5 g tube, Rx only, Manufactured for H.J. Harkins Company, Inc. dba Pharma Pac by Perrigo Co, Allegan, MI 49010, NDC 52959-0407-01
Recalling firm
H J Harkins Company Inc dba Pharma Pac
NDC code
52959-0407-01
Origin
CA, United States
Initiated by
Voluntary: Firm initiated
FDA recall number
D-1580-2019
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 Failed Impurities/Degradation Specifications - OOS impurities result observed during long term stability testing at product expiry (24 months) were…