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.
Class I - DangerousWhat Should You Do?
- Check if you have this product: 1) GloStrips Lot: a) 9031, Exp 12/17; b) 9023, Exp 11/17; 9065, Exp 01/18; 9127 and 9132, Exp 03/18; and 2) Ful-Glo Lot: 9050, Exp 12/18; 9113, Exp 02/19; and 9206, Exp 05/19
- Do not eat it: Even if it looks and smells fine, do not consume this product.
- Throw it away or return it: You can return the product to the store for a full refund.
- Seek medical attention if needed: If you've consumed this product and feel unwell, contact your doctor immediately.
- Report problems: Report any issues to the FDA's Safety Reporting Portal.
⚠️ Emergency: If you experience severe symptoms after consuming this product, call 911 or Poison Control at 1-800-222-1222.
Recall Details
- Company:
- Nomax Inc
- 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.
- Classification:
- Class I - Dangerous
Dangerous or defective products that predictably could cause serious health problems or death.
- Status:
- terminated
Product Information
Full 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.
Product Codes/Lot Numbers:
1) GloStrips Lot: a) 9031, Exp 12/17; b) 9023, Exp 11/17; 9065, Exp 01/18; 9127 and 9132, Exp 03/18; and 2) Ful-Glo Lot: 9050, Exp 12/18; 9113, Exp 02/19; and 9206, Exp 05/19
Official Source
Always verify recall information with the official FDA source:
View on FDA.govFDA Recall Number: D-0961-2015
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