Nomax Inc recalls Rose Bengal GloStrips (rose bengal) Ophthalmic Strips USP, 1.3 mg per strip, individually wrapped strip (NDC 51801-004-…

Recall date

March 24, 2015

Source

U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) — enforcement report

Recall number

D-0962-2015

FDA classification

Class III

Brand / firm

Nomax Inc

Sold / distributed

Nationwide and Puerto Rico, Australia, Brazil, Canada, Chile, Colombia, Dominican Republic, Honduras, Iceland, Israel, Jamaica, Trinidad and Tobago, and St. Lucia

Why it was 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 rose bengal present in the strips.

Class III means the product violates regulations but is not likely to cause harm.

What was recalled

Rose Bengal GloStrips (rose bengal) Ophthalmic Strips USP, 1.3 mg per strip, individually wrapped strip (NDC 51801-004-01), barcode (01)00351801004019, packaged in 100-count strips per carton (NDC 51801-004-40, UPC 3 51801 00440 8), Nomax, Inc., St. Louis, MO 63123 USA.