Merit Convenience Kits containing Cytosol Ophthalmics Balanced Salt Solution
Class I — High risk. Reasonable probability of serious harm or death.
Why it was recalled
Lack of Assurance of Sterility: Procedure kits contain a balanced salt solution that may be contaminated with endotoxins.
What was recalled
Merit Convenience Kits containing Cytosol Ophthalmics Balanced Salt Solution, 18 mL Single Dose Bottle, NDC 23731-8100-8, Sterile.
- Recalling firm
- Merit Medical Systems, Inc
- NDC code
- 23731-8100-8
- Origin
- UT, United States
- Initiated by
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- FDA recall number
- D-040-2013
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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