Product: Fluorescein Sodium Ophthalmic Strips USP, 1.0 mg per strip, labeled as 1) FUL-GLO, individually wrapped strips, barcode (01)00317478404019; packaged in 100-count strips per carton, (NDC 17478-404-01), UPC 3 17478 40401 9, Manufactured for: Akorn, Inc., Lake Forest, IL 60045.; and 2)Fluorescein Pro Glo Strips, individually wrapped strips, barcode (01)00360843000026, packaged in 300-count strips per carton, (NDC 60843-300-50), UPC 3 60843 30050 8, Manufactured for Eye Care and Cure by 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.
Recall initiated: 20150324
Status: Terminated
Classification: Class III
Recall type: Voluntary: Firm initiated