Class III · Low risk Terminated
Atropine Sulfate Ophthalmic Solution, USP 1%, 5 mL bottles, Rx only, Manufactured for: Somerset Therapeutics, LLC. Somerset, NJ…
Reason Failed Impurities/Degradation Specifications
Atropine sulfate 0.5% opthalmic solution packaged in a squeeze bottle eye dropper, Martin…
Class II — Moderate risk. May cause temporary or reversible harm; serious harm unlikely.
Why it was recalled
Lack of Assurance of Sterility: Martin Avenue Pharmacy, Inc. is conducting a voluntary recall of all compounded sterile preparations within expiry. The recall is being initiated in connection with a recent FDA inspection due to observations associated with certain quality control procedures that present a risk to sterility assurance.
What was recalled
Atropine sulfate 0.5% opthalmic solution packaged in a squeeze bottle eye dropper, Martin Avenue Pharmacy, 1247 Rickert Dr, Naperville, IL.
- Recalling firm
- Martin Avenue Pharmacy, Inc.
- Origin
- IL, United States
- Initiated by
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- FDA recall number
- D-0059-2015
What should you do? A recall doesn't always mean your specific bottle is affected - it often applies to certain lots only. Check the lot number on your package against the FDA notice, and talk to your pharmacist before stopping any medication.
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Class I · High risk Ongoing
Atropine Sulfate Injection, USP 1 mg/10 mL (0.1 mg/mL), Lifeshield, Glass ABBOJECT Unit of Use Syringe, Rx Only, 10 mL Syringe…
Reason Presence of Particulate Matter; identified as glass
Class II · Moderate risk Terminated
Atropine Sulfate Injection, USP 8 mg per 20 mL (0.4 mg per mL), 20 mL Multiple Dose Vials, Rx only, Manufactured for: Accord…
Reason Presence of Particulate Matter: Particulate matter identified as fiber.
Class II · Moderate risk Ongoing
Atropine Sulfate Ophthalmic Solution, USP 1%, For Topical Application To The Eye, packaged in a) 2 mL bottles b) 5 mL bottles…
Reason CGMP Deviations: Firm went out of business and could no longer continue stability studies.
Class III · Low risk Ongoing
Atropine Sulfate Ophthalmic Solution, USP 1%, For Topical Application To The Eye, 2 mL bottle, Sterile, Rx only, Distributed by…
Reason Failed Stability Specifications: Out of specification test results for viscosity was identified at the 12M stability timepoint.
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