Key Takeaway
Fluorescein Sodium Ophthalmic Strips USP, 1.0 mg per strip, labeled as 1) FUL-GLO, individually wrapped strips, barcode (01)00317478404019; packaged in 100-count strips per carton, (NDC 17478-404-01), by Nomax Inc was recalled on March 24, 2015. The hazard: Failed Content Uniformity Specifications: The product may not meet finished product release specifications, including the uniformity of dosage due to...
Fluorescein Sodium Ophthalmic Strips USP, 1.0 mg per strip, labeled as 1) FUL-GLO, individually wrapped strips, barcode (01)00317478404019; packaged in 100-count strips per carton, (NDC 17478-404-01),
Description
Fluorescein Sodium Ophthalmic Strips USP, 1.0 mg per strip, labeled as 1) FUL-GLO, individually wrapped strips, barcode (01)00317478404019; packaged in 100-count strips per carton, (NDC 17478-404-01), UPC 3 17478 40401 9, Manufactured for: Akorn, Inc., Lake Forest, IL 60045.; and 2)Fluorescein Pro Glo Strips, individually wrapped strips, barcode (01)00360843000026, packaged in 300-count strips per carton, (NDC 60843-300-50), UPC 3 60843 30050 8, Manufactured for Eye Care and Cure by Nomax, Inc., St. Louis, MO 63123.
Hazard / Reason
Failed Content Uniformity Specifications: The product may not meet finished product release specifications, including the uniformity of dosage due to a packaging degradation related to the adhesive component of the paper pouch that can impact the level of fluorescein present in the strips.
Class III: Product that is not likely to cause adverse health consequences.
Class III is the least severe classification. The product is unlikely to cause adverse health consequences but still violates FDA regulations.
Products Affected
Fluorescein Sodium Ophthalmic Strips USP, 1.0 mg per strip, labeled as 1) FUL-GLO, individually wrapped strips, barcode (01)00317478404019; packaged in 100-count strips per carton, (NDC 17478-404-01),
DrugsDistribution
Nationwide and Puerto Rico, Australia, Brazil, Canada, Chile, Colombia, Dominican Republic, Honduras, Iceland, Israel, Jamaica, Trinidad and Tobago, and St. Lucia
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