FDAClass IIAugust 22, 2012

Cyclosporine recall: Sterility Concern

CYCLOSPORINE (A) AQUEOUS (HUMAN) 0.5% OPHTHALMIC 10 ML, 5 ML; CYCLOSPORINE (A) AQUEOUS PF (HUMAN) 0.2% OPHTHALMIC 10 ML; CYCLOSPORINE (A) AQUEOUS PF…

Why was Cyclosporine 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: 0398633 0374138 0407059 0395611 0366358 0382466 0385492 0405984 0407947 0409833 0369221 0401142 0364989 0385219 0389327 0389381 0395535 0402826 0406693

Product
CYCLOSPORINE (A) AQUEOUS (HUMAN) 0.5% OPHTHALMIC 10 ML, 5 ML; CYCLOSPORINE (A) AQUEOUS PF (HUMAN) 0.2% OPHTHALMIC 10 ML; CYCLOSPORINE (A) AQUEOUS PF…
Recalling firm
Franck's Lab Inc., d.b.a. Franck's Compounding Lab
Quantity
40 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)
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