Glycerin 99.5% Ophthalmic recall: Sterility Concern
GLYCERIN 99.5% OPHTHALMIC 10 ML, 5 ML, 7.5 ML; GLYCERIN 100% OPHTHALMIC 15 ML (4 DIFFERENT PRODUCTS)
Why was Glycerin 99.5% 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: 0405776 0405779 0393390 0405545
- Product
- GLYCERIN 99.5% OPHTHALMIC 10 ML, 5 ML, 7.5 ML; GLYCERIN 100% OPHTHALMIC 15 ML (4 DIFFERENT PRODUCTS)
- Recalling firm
- Franck's Lab Inc., d.b.a. Franck's Compounding Lab
- Quantity
- 4 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)