FDAClass IIIApril 29, 2015

Rose Bengal GloStrips recall: Impurity Out of Spec

Rose Bengal GloStrips (rose bengal) Ophthalmic Strips USP, 1.3 mg per strip, individually wrapped strip (NDC 51801-004-01), barcode (01)00351801004019, packaged in 100-count strips per carton (NDC 51801-004-40, UPC 3 51801 00440 8), Nomax, Inc., St. Louis, MO 63123 USA.

Why was Rose Bengal GloStrips recalled?

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 rose bengal present in the strips.

What should I do if I have this product?

Review the official FDA enforcement record for current instructions.

What to do with a recalled product: refunds, receipts, safe disposal and how to report a problem.

Is my product affected?

Compare the item in your hand with every identifier below from the official FDA record. Only products that match the listed product and lot, UPC or model codes are part of this recall.

Which lot codes, UPCs or models are affected?

Lot #: 8925, Exp 07/17; 8972, Exp 10/17; and 9195, Exp 04/18

Product
Rose Bengal GloStrips (rose bengal) Ophthalmic Strips USP, 1.3 mg per strip, individually wrapped strip (NDC 51801-004-01), barcode (01)00351801004019, packaged in 100-count strips per carton (NDC 51801-004-40, UPC 3 51801 00440 8), Nomax, Inc., St. Louis, MO 63123 USA.
Recalling firm
Nomax Inc
Quantity
5,514 cartons
Distribution
Nationwide and Puerto Rico, Australia, Brazil, Canada, Chile, Colombia, Dominican Republic, Honduras, Iceland, Israel, Jamaica, Trinidad and Tobago, and St. Lucia
Recall date
April 29, 2015
Classification
Class III
Status
Terminated
Agency
FDA (drug)
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