Key Takeaway
Rose Bengal GloStrips (rose bengal) Ophthalmic Strips USP, 1.3 mg per strip, individually wrapped strip (NDC 51801-004-01), barcode (01)00351801004019, packaged in 100-count strips per carton (NDC 518 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...
Rose Bengal GloStrips (rose bengal) Ophthalmic Strips USP, 1.3 mg per strip, individually wrapped strip (NDC 51801-004-01), barcode (01)00351801004019, packaged in 100-count strips per carton (NDC 518
Description
Rose Bengal GloStrips (rose bengal) Ophthalmic Strips USP, 1.3 mg per strip, individually wrapped strip (NDC 51801-004-01), barcode (01)00351801004019, packaged in 100-count strips per carton (NDC 51801-004-40, UPC 3 51801 00440 8), Nomax, Inc., St. Louis, MO 63123 USA.
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 rose bengal 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
Rose Bengal GloStrips (rose bengal) Ophthalmic Strips USP, 1.3 mg per strip, individually wrapped strip (NDC 51801-004-01), barcode (01)00351801004019, packaged in 100-count strips per carton (NDC 518
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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