Class II · Moderate risk
iVIZIA
Lack of Assurance of Sterility: This recall has been initiated due to CGMP deviations found by the FDA during an inspection of the manufacturer.
Similasan
Class II — Moderate risk. May cause temporary or reversible harm; serious harm unlikely.
Why it was recalled
Lack of Assurance of Sterility: This recall has been initiated due to CGMP deviations found by the FDA during an inspection of the manufacturer.
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
Similasan, iVIZIA, Sterile Lubricant Eye Drops (Povidone 0.5%), 0.33 Fl oz (10 mL), Made in France, Distributed by: Thea Pharma Inc., Waltham, MA 02451, NDC 59262-700-11
Affected NDC
59262-0700-11
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Category: Eye Drops & Ophthalmic
- Recalling firm
- Thea Pharma, Inc.
- NDC code
- 59262-700-11
- Origin
- MA, United States
- Initiated by
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- FDA recall number
- D-0501-2026 · 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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