Cefazolin in Artificial Tears 50mg/ml Ophthalmic recall: Sterility Concern
CEFAZOLIN IN ARTIFICIAL TEARS 50MG/ML OPHTHALMIC 10 ML; CEFAZOLIN VIAL*(25X1GM) 1GM INJECTABLE 10 VIAL (2 DIFFERENT PRODUCTS)
Why was Cefazolin in Artificial Tears 50mg/ml Ophthalmic recalled?
Lack of Assurance of Sterility: Franck's Lab Inc. initiated a recall of all Sterile Human Drugs distributed between 11/21/2011 and 05/21/2012 because FDA environmental sampling revealed the presence of microorganisms and fungal growth in the clean room where sterile products were prepared.
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?
Rx #'s: 0408353 0404128
- Product
- CEFAZOLIN IN ARTIFICIAL TEARS 50MG/ML OPHTHALMIC 10 ML; CEFAZOLIN VIAL*(25X1GM) 1GM INJECTABLE 10 VIAL (2 DIFFERENT PRODUCTS)
- Recalling firm
- Franck's Lab Inc., d.b.a. Franck's Compounding Lab
- Quantity
- 2 units
- Distribution
- Nationwide, Bahamas, Columbia, Dominican Republic, Grand Cayman, Guatemala, Poland, Santo Domingo, Venezuela, and West Indies
- Recall date
- August 22, 2012
- Classification
- Class II
- Status
- Terminated
- Agency
- FDA (drug)