Lidocaine/tetracaine Ophthalmic 4%/0.5% Solution recall: Sterility Concern
LIDOCAINE/TETRACAINE OPHTHALMIC 4%/0.5% SOLUTION 10 ML 15 ML 20 ML 200 ML 240 ML 300 ML 400 ML (7 DIFFERENT PRODUCTS)
Why was Lidocaine/tetracaine Ophthalmic 4%/0.5% Solution 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: 0387816 0387171 0387357 0401493 0372169 0401493 0401493
- Product
- LIDOCAINE/TETRACAINE OPHTHALMIC 4%/0.5% SOLUTION 10 ML 15 ML 20 ML 200 ML 240 ML 300 ML 400 ML (7 DIFFERENT PRODUCTS)
- Recalling firm
- Franck's Lab Inc., d.b.a. Franck's Compounding Lab
- Quantity
- 8 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)