PlainRecalls
FDA Drug Low Class III Terminated

Fluorescein Sodium Ophthalmic Strips USP, 0.6 mg per strip, labeled as 1) Fluorescein GloStrips, individually wrapped strip (NDC 51801-003-01), barcode (01)00351801003012, packaged in a) 100-count strips per carton (NDC 51801-003-40, UPC 3 51801 00340 1); and b) 300-count strips per carton (NDC 51801-003-50, UPC 3 51801 00350 0), Nomax, Inc., St. Louis, MO 63123 USA; and 2) FUL-GLO, individually wrapped strip (NDC 1748-403-03), barcode (01)00317478403036, packaged in 300-count strips per carton

Reported: April 29, 2015 Initiated: March 24, 2015 #D-0961-2015

Product Description

Fluorescein Sodium Ophthalmic Strips USP, 0.6 mg per strip, labeled as 1) Fluorescein GloStrips, individually wrapped strip (NDC 51801-003-01), barcode (01)00351801003012, packaged in a) 100-count strips per carton (NDC 51801-003-40, UPC 3 51801 00340 1); and b) 300-count strips per carton (NDC 51801-003-50, UPC 3 51801 00350 0), Nomax, Inc., St. Louis, MO 63123 USA; and 2) FUL-GLO, individually wrapped strip (NDC 1748-403-03), barcode (01)00317478403036, packaged in 300-count strips per carton (NDC 17478-403-030, UPC 3 17478-403-03 6), Manufactured for: Akorn, Inc., Lake Forest, IL 60045.

Reason for Recall

Failed Content Uniformity Specifications: The product may not meet finished product release specifications, including the uniformity of dosage due to a packaging degradation related to the adhesive component of the paper pouch that can impact the level of fluorescein present in the strips.

Details

Recalling Firm
Nomax Inc
Units Affected
23,201 cartons
Distribution
Nationwide and Puerto Rico, Australia, Brazil, Canada, Chile, Colombia, Dominican Republic, Honduras, Iceland, Israel, Jamaica, Trinidad and Tobago, and St. Lucia
Location
Saint Louis, MO

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
Fluorescein Sodium Ophthalmic Strips USP, 0.6 mg per strip, labeled as 1) Fluorescein GloStrips, individually wrapped strip (NDC 51801-003-01), barcode (01)00351801003012, packaged in a) 100-count strips per carton (NDC 51801-003-40, UPC 3 51801 00340 1); and b) 300-count strips per carton (NDC 51801-003-50, UPC 3 51801 00350 0), Nomax, Inc., St. Louis, MO 63123 USA; and 2) FUL-GLO, individually wrapped strip (NDC 1748-403-03), barcode (01)00317478403036, packaged in 300-count strips per carton (NDC 17478-403-030, UPC 3 17478-403-03 6), Manufactured for: Akorn, Inc., Lake Forest, IL 60045.. Recalled by Nomax Inc. Units affected: 23,201 cartons.
Why was this product recalled?
Failed Content Uniformity Specifications: The product may not meet finished product release specifications, including the uniformity of dosage due to a packaging degradation related to the adhesive component of the paper pouch that can impact the level of fluorescein present in the strips.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Drug on April 29, 2015. Severity: Low. Recall number: D-0961-2015.