Povidone-iodine Ophthalmic 5% Solution recall: Sterility Concern
POVIDONE-IODINE OPHTHALMIC 5% SOLUTION 10 ML 125 ML 15 ML 40 ML 50 ML; POVIDONE-IODINE, BUFFERED IN BSS 4.6% OPHTHALMIC 100 ML 120 ML 200 ML (8…
Why was Povidone-iodine Ophthalmic 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: 0387489 0387820 0401069 0393386 0387489 0387489 0374184 0374184 0374184
- Product
- POVIDONE-IODINE OPHTHALMIC 5% SOLUTION 10 ML 125 ML 15 ML 40 ML 50 ML; POVIDONE-IODINE, BUFFERED IN BSS 4.6% OPHTHALMIC 100 ML 120 ML 200 ML (8…
- Recalling firm
- Franck's Lab Inc., d.b.a. Franck's Compounding Lab
- Quantity
- 18 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)