Murocel — Class II drug recall D-1370-2012
Terminated recall by Bausch & Lomb, Inc., reported 2012-06-20, distributed nationwide. Lack of Assurance of Sterility: Bausch & Lomb, Inc. is recalling 7 Lots of Murocel Methylcellulose Lubricant O
| Recall number | D-1370-2012 |
|---|---|
| Product type | Drug |
| Classification | Class II |
| Status | Terminated |
| Voluntary or mandated | Voluntary |
| Recalling firm | Bausch & Lomb, Inc., Tampa, FL, United States |
| Recall initiated | 2011-07-06 |
| Classified | 2012-06-11 |
| Reported by FDA | 2012-06-20 |
| Terminated | 2012-09-24 |
| Distributed | Nationwide (US) |
| Quantity | 59,777 bottles |
| Reason classes | sterility, specification failure |
| NDC | 24208-0280-15 |
| Lot numbers | 09/11, 1/12, 1/13, 11/11, 11/12, 132171, 136571, 140181, 467061, 487551, 5/12, 507521, 548051, 8/12 |
Product
Murocel (methylcellulose) Lubricant Opthalmic Solution (USP, 1%), 15 mL bottle, OTC, Manufactured by Bausch & Lomb Incorporated, Tampa, FL 33637, NDC 24208-280-15
Reason for recall
Lack of Assurance of Sterility: Bausch & Lomb, Inc. is recalling 7 Lots of Murocel Methylcellulose Lubricant Opthalmic Solution 1% (15 mL). Product was found to be OOS for Antimicrobial Effectiveness testing (AET) at the 12 month stability time point.
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