Class II · Moderate risk
BioGlo Fluorescein Sodium Ophthalmic Strips USP
Lack of Assurance of Sterility: Products have not been manufactured in conformance with current good manufacturing practices.
Altaire Fluorescein Sodium with Proparacaine Hydrochloride Ophthalmic Solution
Class II — Moderate risk. May cause temporary or reversible harm; serious harm unlikely.
Why it was recalled
Lack of Assurance of Sterility
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
Altaire Fluorescein Sodium with Proparacaine Hydrochloride Ophthalmic Solution, USP, 0.25%/0.5%, 5 mL (Sterile), Rx only, Manufactured by Altaire Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Aquebogue, NY 11931, NDC 59390-205-05
Affected NDC
59390-0205-05
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Drug: Fluorescein Category: Eye Drops & Ophthalmic
Product details
From the FDA NDC directory, for the product code this recall names. Compare with the label on your package.
| Product | Strength | Form & route | Labeler | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fluorescein Sodium and Proparacaine Hydrochloride NDC 59390-0205 |
FLUORESCEIN SODIUM 2.5 mg/mL; PROPARACAINE HYDROCHLORIDE 5 mg/mL | Solution/ Drops Ophthalmic |
Altaire Pharmaceuticals Inc. | Rx |
- Recalling firm
- Altaire Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
- NDC code
- 59390-205-05
- Origin
- NY, United States
- Initiated by
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- FDA recall number
- D-0422-2020 · 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 completed, which means the firm has finished removing the affected product; anything on pharmacy shelves today should be unaffected.
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