Camolyn and Fisiolin Eye and Nasal Drop Recall Over Infection Fears
A Camolyn eye drop and Fisiolin nasal drop recall has been issued by US Oftalmi, of Hallandale, Florida because the products may not be sterile, according to the U.S. Food and Drud Administration (FDA).
The company is recalling 15mL plastic bottles of Camolyn eye drops and Fisiolin nasal drops that were distributed to food and drug retailers nationwide. The products may non-sterile due to manufacturing conditions. “Products that are non-sterile have the potential to cause eye infections, which may be sight threatening,” according to the FDA announcement. The recalled products are as follows:
| PRODUCT | LOT# | EXPIRATION
DATE |
UPC |
|---|---|---|---|
| CAMOLYN HOMEOPATHIC | 049036
087934 |
05/2011
08/2009 |
591196 00446 |
| CAMOLYN PLUS, NAPHAZOLINE +
CHAMOMILE 15 ml. |
037691
097420 |
03/2010
10/2010 |
66482 00018 |
| CAMOLYN REFRESH 15 ml. | 116636
107610 |
11/2009
11/2010 |
66482 00020 |
| CAMOLYN-A, NAPHAZOLINE +
PHENIRAMINE 15 ml |
057063
058962 106606 099487 |
05/2009
04/2010 10/2008 09/2011 |
66482 00019 |
| FISIOLIN NASAL DROPS SODIUM
CHLORIDE PEDIATRIC USES 15 ml. |
028659 | 03/2011 | 591196 00375 |
The company has stopped producing, importing and distributing the product.
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