Class II — Moderate risk. May cause temporary or reversible harm; serious harm unlikely.
Why it was recalled
Lack of Assurance of Sterility: A recall of all compounded sterile preparations within expiry is being initiated due to observations associated with poor sterile production practices resulting in a lack of sterility assurance for their finished drugs.
What was recalled
Dexamethasone 0.4% Opth Ointment, 3.5 g ointment tubes, Rx only, Essential Wellness PHARMACY, 4625 N. University, Peoria, IL 61614.
Recalling firm
Kalman Health & Wellness, Inc. dba Essential Wellness Pharma
Origin
IL, United States
Initiated by
Voluntary: Firm initiated
FDA recall number
D-303-2016
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…