Atropine Sulfate Ophthalmic Solution
Failed Impurities/Degradation Specifications
Class II — Moderate risk. May cause temporary or reversible harm; serious harm unlikely.
Presence of Particulate Matter: Product contaminated with particulate matter identified as hair, glass and/or paraformaldehyde
Cause type: Particulate / foreign matter
Visible foreign particles - glass, metal, fibers or other material - found in the product. Particles can enter from equipment wear, containers or the process, and are dangerous in injectables. All particulate / foreign matter recalls.
Atropine Sulfate injection, USP, 1 mg/mL, For intravenous Use, Sterile, packaged in a) 1 mL Single-Dose Vial (NDC 0517-1001-01), and b) 25x1 mL Single-Dose Vial (NDC 0517-1001-25), Rx only, AMERICAN REGENT INC., SHIRLEY, NY 11967.
Compare with the code on your package — it is the most precise check available.
Drug: Atropine
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atropine Sulfate NDC 00517-1001 |
1 mg/mL | Injection, Solution Intravenous |
American Regent, Inc. | Rx |
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.
Failed Impurities/Degradation Specifications
Presence of Particulate Matter; identified as glass
Presence of Particulate Matter: Particulate matter identified as fiber.
CGMP Deviations: Firm went out of business and could no longer continue stability studies.
Failed Stability Specifications: Out of specification test results for viscosity was identified at the 12M stability timepoint.
Presence of Particulate Matter and Lack of Assurance of Sterility. Particulate matter identified as nylon, cellulosic, acrylic, polyethylene and glass and broken and leaking vials.
Presence of Particulate Matter: Product contaminated with particulate matter identified as hair, glass and/or paraformaldehyde
Presence of Particulate Matter: Product contaminated with particulate matter identified as hair, glass and/or paraformaldehyde
Presence of Particulate Matter: Product contaminated with particulate matter identified as glass and/or paraformaldehyde
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