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Class II · Moderate risk Ongoing Initiated Apr 19, 2024 (2 years ago)

GloStrips (Fluorescein Sodium)

Class II — Moderate risk. May cause temporary or reversible harm; serious harm unlikely.

Why it was recalled

Failed Impurities/Degradation Specifications: The Active Pharmaceutical Ingredient (API) used in the product is not being manufactured to the current USP monograph in regard to Unspecified Impurities.

Cause type: Impurity / degradation

An impurity or degradation product above its limit - other than nitrosamines. Unexpected substances in a batch can make it unsafe or less effective, even when the active ingredient is present. All impurity / degradation recalls.

What was recalled

GloStrips, Fluorescein Sodium Ophthalmic Strips USP (0.6 mg Fluorescein), Rx Only, a) 100 strips per carton, NDC 51801-003-40; b) 300 strips per carton, NDC 51801-003-50, Nomax, Inc., St. Louis, MO 63123.

Affected NDCs 51801-0003-40 51801-0003-50

Compare with the code on your package — it is the most precise check available.

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.

ProductStrengthForm & routeLabelerType
GloStrips
Fluorescein Sodium
NDC 51801-0003
.6 mg/1 Strip
Ophthalmic
Nomax Inc. Rx
Recalling firm
Nomax Inc
NDC code
51801-003-40
Origin
MO, United States
Initiated by
Voluntary: Firm initiated
FDA recall number
D-0462-2024 · 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.

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Class II · Moderate risk

Ful-Glo

Failed Impurities/Degradation Specifications: The Active Pharmaceutical Ingredient (API) used in the product is not being manufactured to the current USP monograph in regard to Unspecified Impurities.

Ongoing Impurity / degradation Nomax Inc NDC 17478-404-01 D-0465-2024

Other recalls by Nomax Inc

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Class II · Moderate risk

Ful-Glo

Failed Impurities/Degradation Specifications: The Active Pharmaceutical Ingredient (API) used in the product is not being manufactured to the current USP monograph in regard to Unspecified Impurities.

Ongoing Impurity / degradation Nomax Inc NDC 17478-404-01 D-0465-2024
Class II · Moderate risk

Ful-Glo

Failed Impurities/Degradation Specifications: The Active Pharmaceutical Ingredient (API) used in the product is not being manufactured to the current USP monograph in regard to Unspecified Impurities.

Ongoing Impurity / degradation Nomax Inc NDC 17478-403-03 D-0464-2024
Class II · Moderate risk

GloStrips

Failed Impurities/Degradation Specifications: The Active Pharmaceutical Ingredient (API) used in the product is not being manufactured to the current USP monograph in regard to Unspecified Impurities.

Ongoing Impurity / degradation Nomax Inc NDC 51801-009-40 D-0463-2024