Muro 128 recall
Muro 128 (sodium chloride) hypertonicity ophthalmic ointment, 5%, packaged in a) 1 g tube per carton, professional sample, NDC 24208-385-01, UPC 3 24208-385-01 2; b) 1/8 oz. (3.5 g) tube per carton, NDC 24208-385-55, UPC 3 24208-385-55 5; and c) 1/4 oz. (7 g) Twin Pack, Two 1/8 oz. (3.5 g) tubes per carton, NDC 24208-385-56, UPC 3 24208-385-56 3; Bausch & Lomb Incorporated, Tampa, FL 33637.
Why was Muro 128 recalled?
Crystallization: Crystal precipitate formation and an increase in the number of complaints associated with a gritty, sand-like feeling in the eye.
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 #: a) 179271, Exp 08/14; b) and c) 146791, 146932, Exp 06/14; 151221, 151922, Exp 09/14; 159102, Exp 02/15; 160912, Exp 03/15; 162422, Exp 04/15; 163641, 05/15; 166592, Exp 07/15; 169273, Exp 09/15; 170482, Exp 10/15; 174882, Exp 12/15; 176932, Exp 01/16; 179272, Exp 02/16; 182772, Exp 05/16; 186722, Exp 07/16; 190182, Exp 09/16; and 191631, Exp 10/16
- Product
- Muro 128 (sodium chloride) hypertonicity ophthalmic ointment, 5%, packaged in a) 1 g tube per carton, professional sample, NDC 24208-385-01, UPC 3 24208-385-01 2; b) 1/8 oz. (3.5 g) tube per carton, NDC 24208-385-55, UPC 3 24208-385-55 5; and c) 1/4 oz. (7 g) Twin Pack, Two 1/8 oz. (3.5 g) tubes per carton, NDC 24208-385-56, UPC 3 24208-385-56 3; Bausch & Lomb Incorporated, Tampa, FL 33637.
- Recalling firm
- Bausch & Lomb, Inc.
- Quantity
- a) 4,165 tubes; b) and c) 844,879 tubes
- Distribution
- Nationwide, Puerto Rico, Canada, and Hong Kong.
- Recall date
- July 2, 2014
- Classification
- Class II
- Status
- Terminated
- Agency
- FDA (drug)