FDAClass IIAugust 22, 2012

Tetracaine HCL Ophthalmic 0.05% Solution recall: Sterility Concern

TETRACAINE HCL OPHTHALMIC 0.05% SOLUTION 3 ML 6 ML; TETRACAINE HCL P.F. OPHTHALMIC 0.5% SOLUTION 30 ML (3 DIFFERENT PRODUCTS)

Why was Tetracaine HCL Ophthalmic 0.05% 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: 0387030 0388227 0388955 0389127 0389637 0389994 0391604 0391610 0394004 0394519 0394522 0396467 0396470 0397420 0397616 0399672 0400482 0401216 0401503 0402138 0403400 0403543 0404150 0405978 0362094 0382304

Product
TETRACAINE HCL OPHTHALMIC 0.05% SOLUTION 3 ML 6 ML; TETRACAINE HCL P.F. OPHTHALMIC 0.5% SOLUTION 30 ML (3 DIFFERENT PRODUCTS)
Recalling firm
Franck's Lab Inc., d.b.a. Franck's Compounding Lab
Quantity
26 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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