FDAClass IIAugust 22, 2012

Lidocaine Hcl/bupivacaine HCL PF 1%/0.375% Ophthalmic recall: Sterility Concern

LIDOCAINE HCL/BUPIVACAINE HCL PF 1%/0.375% OPHTHALMIC 30 ML 48 ML 60 ML 90 ML; LIDOCAINE HCL/BUPIVACAINE/HYALURONIDASE PF 0.83%/0.312%/16.67U/ML…

Why was Lidocaine Hcl/bupivacaine HCL PF 1%/0.375% 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. 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: 0370177 0370177 0370177 0387585 0370177 0387584 0387584 0387584 0387584 0370176 0370176

Product
LIDOCAINE HCL/BUPIVACAINE HCL PF 1%/0.375% OPHTHALMIC 30 ML 48 ML 60 ML 90 ML; LIDOCAINE HCL/BUPIVACAINE/HYALURONIDASE PF 0.83%/0.312%/16.67U/ML…
Recalling firm
Franck's Lab Inc., d.b.a. Franck's Compounding Lab
Quantity
20 units
Distribution
Nationwide, Bahamas, Columbia, Dominican Republic, Grand Cayman, Guatemala, Poland, Santo Domingo, Venezuela, West Indies
Recall date
August 22, 2012
Classification
Class II
Status
Terminated
Agency
FDA (drug)
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