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FDA Drug Moderate Class II Terminated

FLUOROURACIL (5-FU) SOLUTION 5% OPHTHALMIC 100 ML; FLUOROURACIL (5-FU) SOLUTION IN ARTIFICIAL TEARS 1% OPHTHALMIC 15 ML; FLUOROURACIL (5-FU) SOLUTION, P.F. 0.001% (10MCG/ML) OPHTHALMIC 20 ML, 30 ML; FLUOROURACIL P.F. 5% INJECTABLE 1000 ML,500 ML, 600 ML; FLUOROURACIL SOLUTION PF 1% OPHTHALMIC 10 ML, 20 ML, 25 ML, 5 ML; FLUOROURACIL, P.F. 1% INJECTABLE 40 ML (12 DIFFERENT PRODUCTS)

Reported: August 22, 2012 Initiated: May 25, 2012 #D-1520-2012

Product Description

FLUOROURACIL (5-FU) SOLUTION 5% OPHTHALMIC 100 ML; FLUOROURACIL (5-FU) SOLUTION IN ARTIFICIAL TEARS 1% OPHTHALMIC 15 ML; FLUOROURACIL (5-FU) SOLUTION, P.F. 0.001% (10MCG/ML) OPHTHALMIC 20 ML, 30 ML; FLUOROURACIL P.F. 5% INJECTABLE 1000 ML,500 ML, 600 ML; FLUOROURACIL SOLUTION PF 1% OPHTHALMIC 10 ML, 20 ML, 25 ML, 5 ML; FLUOROURACIL, P.F. 1% INJECTABLE 40 ML (12 DIFFERENT PRODUCTS)

Reason for Recall

Lack of Assurance of Sterility: Franck's Lab Inc. initiated a recall of all Sterile Human Drugs distributed between 11/21/2011 and 05/21/2012 because FDA environmental sampling revealed the presence of microorganisms and fungal growth in the clean room where sterile products were prepared.

Details

Units Affected
14 units
Distribution
Nationwide, Bahamas, Columbia, Dominican Republic, Grand Cayman, Guatemala, Poland, Santo Domingo, Venezuela, and West Indies
Location
Ocala, FL

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled? ▼
FLUOROURACIL (5-FU) SOLUTION 5% OPHTHALMIC 100 ML; FLUOROURACIL (5-FU) SOLUTION IN ARTIFICIAL TEARS 1% OPHTHALMIC 15 ML; FLUOROURACIL (5-FU) SOLUTION, P.F. 0.001% (10MCG/ML) OPHTHALMIC 20 ML, 30 ML; FLUOROURACIL P.F. 5% INJECTABLE 1000 ML,500 ML, 600 ML; FLUOROURACIL SOLUTION PF 1% OPHTHALMIC 10 ML, 20 ML, 25 ML, 5 ML; FLUOROURACIL, P.F. 1% INJECTABLE 40 ML (12 DIFFERENT PRODUCTS). Recalled by Franck's Lab Inc., d.b.a. Franck's Compounding Lab. Units affected: 14 units.
Why was this product recalled? ▼
Lack of Assurance of Sterility: Franck's Lab Inc. initiated a recall of all Sterile Human Drugs distributed between 11/21/2011 and 05/21/2012 because FDA environmental sampling revealed the presence of microorganisms and fungal growth in the clean room where sterile products were prepared.
Which agency issued this recall? ▼
This recall was issued by the FDA Drug on August 22, 2012. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: D-1520-2012.

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