Class II · Moderate risk
Acetylcysteine Solution
Presence of Particulate Matter: Product contaminated with particulate matter identified as hair, glass and/or paraformaldehyde
Acetylcysteine 10% Ophtalmic
Class II — Moderate risk. May cause temporary or reversible harm; serious harm unlikely.
Why it was recalled
Lack of Assurance of Sterility; The firm is recalling all sterile preparations that are within expiry due to deficient practices which may have an impact on sterility assurance.
Cause type: Sterility / contamination
A product that must be sterile could not be assured sterile, or was contaminated. A top reason for injectables, eye drops and IV products - loss of sterility assurance can lead to serious infections. All sterility / contamination recalls.
What was recalled
ACETYLCYSTEINE 10% OPHTALMIC, 10 mL dropper bottle; For topical ophthalmic use, Rx.only, Compounded by US Compounding Pharmacy, Conway, Arkansas, 72032.
Drug: Acetylcysteine Category: Eye Drops & Ophthalmic
- Recalling firm
- US Compounding Inc
- Origin
- AR, United States
- Initiated by
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- FDA recall number
- D-0236-2016 · FDA notice
Check, then ask. Class II means harm is possible but usually temporary or reversible. Find the lot number on your package; if it matches, ask your pharmacist about a replacement. Do not simply stop a prescribed medication on your own - the gap can be riskier than the recall. This recall is now terminated, which means the firm has finished removing the affected product; anything on pharmacy shelves today should be unaffected.
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Class II · Moderate risk
Acetylcysteine Solution
Presence of Particulate Matter: Product contaminated with particulate matter identified as hair, glass and/or paraformaldehyde
Class II · Moderate risk
Acetylcysteine 10% Ophthalmic Solution
Lack of Assurance of Sterility: FDA inspection revealed insanitary conditions at the facility.
Class II · Moderate risk
ACETYLCYSTEINE OPTH 5% Solution
Lack of Assurance of Sterility: FDA inspection found the recalled products were produced in a manner than cannot guarantee the sterility of the products purported to be sterile.
Class II · Moderate risk
ACETYLCYSTEINE OPTH 10% Solution
Lack of Assurance of Sterility: FDA inspection found the recalled products were produced in a manner than cannot guarantee the sterility of the products purported to be sterile.
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