Hydroxypropyl Cellulose Pellet
NDC Package 55718-130-10

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Table of Contents
    1. Package Information
    2. Other Packages
    3. Frequently Asked Questions

Package Information

This product is an UNFINISHED DRUG part of the official NDC directory. Unfinished drugs include products like active ingredients some of which are used in bulk for further processing or compounding. The FDA requires a list of these drugs manufactured in a U.S. commercial distribution facility.

Hydroxypropyl Cellulose pellets is a medication an insert that is placed in your eye to treat dry eyes. This formulation utilizes a pellet delivery system. Marketed by Isomedix Operations Inc, this product is identified by NDC 55718-130.

Identification & Billing

NDC Package Code
55718-130-10
Package Description
10 BLISTER PACK in 1 CARTON / 1 PELLET in 1 BLISTER PACK
Product Code
55718-130
11-Digit Billing Format
55718013010

Clinical Specifications

Proprietary Name
Hydroxypropyl Cellulose
Non-Proprietary Name
Hydroxypropyl Cellulose
Substance Name
Hydroxypropyl Cellulose (1600000 Wamw)
Dosage Form
Pellet - A small sterile solid mass consisting of a highly purified drug (with or without excipients) made by the formation of granules, or by compression and molding.
Active Ingredient(s)
HYDROXYPROPYL CELLULOSE (1600000 WAMW) 5 mg/1
Usage Information
This medication is an insert that is placed in your eye to treat dry eyes. It is usually used when an artificial tears solution is not successful. This medication may also be used to treat certain other eye disorders (keratitis, decreased corneal sensitivity). It works by keeping the eye moist, helping to protect the eye from injury and infection and to decrease symptoms of dry eyes such as burning, itching, and feeling as if something is in the eye.

Regulatory & Marketing

Labeler Name
Isomedix Operations Inc
Product Type
Drug For Further Processing
Marketing Category
DRUG FOR FURTHER PROCESSING - A drug (other than the bulk ingredient API) that is in an interim stage of manufacture, processing, preparation, or packaging, and not ready for human or animal use.
Start Marketing Date
06-01-1981
Listing Expiration
12-31-2026
Exclude Flag
N
Unfinished Product
Yes
Sample Package
N/A

Hierarchy Structure

Code Lineage

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Other Available Packages

The following commercial packages are registered under the same Product NDC (55718-130). Click a package code to view its specific billing and regulatory data.

55718-130-60
60 BLISTER PACK in 1 CARTON / 1 PELLET in 1 BLISTER PACK

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the distribution configuration for this product package?

The code 55718-130-10 identifies a specific commercial package of 10 blister pack in 1 carton / 1 pellet in 1 blister pack of Hydroxypropyl Cellulose (UNFINISHED drug), drug for further processing labeled by Isomedix Operations Inc. This pellet is formulated for use and contains hydroxypropyl cellulose (1600000 wamw) as the active substance.

Is this product currently listed with the FDA?

Yes, this product is active and verified within the NDC Directory. It was introduced to the market by Isomedix Operations Inc on June 01, 1981. The current certification is valid through December 31, 2026.

What are the primary indications for this medication?

This medication is an insert that is placed in your eye to treat dry eyes. It is usually used when an artificial tears solution is not successful. This medication may also be used to treat certain other eye disorders (keratitis, decreased corneal sensitivity). It works by keeping the eye moist, helping to protect the eye from injury and infection and to decrease symptoms of dry eyes such as burning, itching, and feeling as if something is in the eye.

How is this Isomedix Operations Inc product billed for insurance claims?

For medical billing and reimbursement, this package follows the 11-digit CMS format: 55718013010. The table below illustrates the segment conversion from the 10-digit labeler code to the 11-digit provider format.

11-Digit Code Conversion

Billing payers usually require a 5-4-2 segment configuration. Below is the conversion from the 10-digit package format to the 11-digit billing format:

10-Digit Format (5-3-2)
55718-130-10
11-Digit CMS (5-4-2)
55718-0130-10

Note: The zero is added to the Product segment to maintain the 5-4-2 structure.