FDA Drug Recalls

Recalls / Class II

Class IID-1370-2012

Product

Murocel (methylcellulose) Lubricant Opthalmic Solution (USP, 1%), 15 mL bottle, OTC, Manufactured by Bausch & Lomb Incorporated, Tampa, FL 33637, NDC 24208-280-15

Affected lot / code info
Lot#: 467061, Exp 09/11; 487551, Exp 11/11; 507521, Exp 1/12; 548051, Exp 5/12; 132171, Exp 8/12; 136571, Exp 11/12; 140181, Exp 1/13.

Why it was recalled

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.

Recalling firm

Firm
Bausch & Lomb, Inc.
Notification channel
Two or more of the following: Email, Fax, Letter, Press Release, Telephone, Visit
Type
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Address
8500 Hidden River Pkwy, Tampa, Florida 33637-1014

Distribution

Quantity
59,777 bottles
Distribution pattern
Nationwide

Timeline

Recall initiated
2011-07-06
FDA classified
2012-06-11
Posted by FDA
2012-06-20
Terminated
2012-09-24
Status
Terminated

Source: openFDA Drug Enforcement endpoint. Recall record D-1370-2012. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.

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