US Drug Recall Register
Class I · High risk Terminated Initiated Feb 24, 2006 (21 years ago)

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.