Multi-event April 2024 FDA Recall Glostrips by Nomax Inc
This Multi-event Class II drug recall was voluntarily initiated by Nomax Inc on April 19, 2024 for the product Glostrips. The FDA reported the reason for recall as failed impurities/degradation specifications. The product was distributed Nationwide and the recall is currently ongoing.
Reported Recall Events
Recall Number: D-0463-2024
Failed Impurities/Degradation Specifications: The Active Pharmaceutical Ingredient (API) used in the product is not being manufactured to the current USP monograph in regard to Unspecified Impurities.
04-19-2024
05-01-2024
6,960 cartons
Recall Profile & Regulatory Data
Class II - is a situation in which use of, or exposure to, a violative product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences or where the probability of serious adverse health consequences is remote
Enforcement Status About Enforcement Status
Current regulatory stage of the recall event.
Current regulatory stage of the recall event.
Ongoing
Recalling Firm About Recalling Firm
The firm responsible for the recall.
The firm responsible for the recall.
Nomax Inc
Voluntary / Mandated About Voluntary / Mandated
Indicates if the firm acted on its own or under FDA order.
Indicates if the firm acted on its own or under FDA order.
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Drugs
Initial Notification About Initial Notification
Method by which the firm first notified the public.
Method by which the firm first notified the public.
N/A
Distribution Pattern About Distribution Pattern
General area of initial distribution.
General area of initial distribution.
Nationwide in the USA
Product Description About Product Description
Full technical description of the product.
Full technical description of the product.
GloStrips, Fluorescein Sodium Ophthalmic Strips USP (1.0 mg Fluorescein), Rx Only, 100 Sterile Strips per carton, Nomax, Inc., St. Louis, MO 63123, NDC 51801-009-40.
Batch or Lot Expiration Information
Lot# : 14708, Exp. 04/30/2024.
Affected Packages Involved in this Recall
Recall Number: D-0464-2024
Failed Impurities/Degradation Specifications: The Active Pharmaceutical Ingredient (API) used in the product is not being manufactured to the current USP monograph in regard to Unspecified Impurities.
04-19-2024
05-01-2024
4648 cartons
Recall Profile & Regulatory Data
Class II - is a situation in which use of, or exposure to, a violative product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences or where the probability of serious adverse health consequences is remote
Enforcement Status About Enforcement Status
Current regulatory stage of the recall event.
Current regulatory stage of the recall event.
Ongoing
Recalling Firm About Recalling Firm
The firm responsible for the recall.
The firm responsible for the recall.
Nomax Inc
Voluntary / Mandated About Voluntary / Mandated
Indicates if the firm acted on its own or under FDA order.
Indicates if the firm acted on its own or under FDA order.
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Drugs
Initial Notification About Initial Notification
Method by which the firm first notified the public.
Method by which the firm first notified the public.
N/A
Distribution Pattern About Distribution Pattern
General area of initial distribution.
General area of initial distribution.
Nationwide in the USA
Product Description About Product Description
Full technical description of the product.
Full technical description of the product.
FUL-GLO, Fluorescein Sodium Sterile Ophthalmic Strips USP (0.6 mg Fluorescein), 300 sterile strips per carton, Manufactured for: Akorn, Inc., Lake Forest, IL 60045, NDC 17478-403-03.
Batch or Lot Expiration Information
Lot# Lot 14842, Exp. 6/30/2024
Recall Number: D-0462-2024
Failed Impurities/Degradation Specifications: The Active Pharmaceutical Ingredient (API) used in the product is not being manufactured to the current USP monograph in regard to Unspecified Impurities.
04-19-2024
05-01-2024
15,056 cartons
Recall Profile & Regulatory Data
Class II - is a situation in which use of, or exposure to, a violative product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences or where the probability of serious adverse health consequences is remote
Enforcement Status About Enforcement Status
Current regulatory stage of the recall event.
Current regulatory stage of the recall event.
Ongoing
Recalling Firm About Recalling Firm
The firm responsible for the recall.
The firm responsible for the recall.
Nomax Inc
Voluntary / Mandated About Voluntary / Mandated
Indicates if the firm acted on its own or under FDA order.
Indicates if the firm acted on its own or under FDA order.
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Drugs
Initial Notification About Initial Notification
Method by which the firm first notified the public.
Method by which the firm first notified the public.
N/A
Distribution Pattern About Distribution Pattern
General area of initial distribution.
General area of initial distribution.
Nationwide in the USA
Product Description About Product Description
Full technical description of the product.
Full technical description of the product.
GloStrips, Fluorescein Sodium Ophthalmic Strips USP (0.6 mg Fluorescein), Rx Only, a) 100 strips per carton, NDC 51801-003-40; b) 300 strips per carton, NDC 51801-003-50, Nomax, Inc., St. Louis, MO 63123.
Batch or Lot Expiration Information
Lot# s: a) 14904, Exp. 06/30/2024; Lot 14938, Exp. 07/31/2024; b) Lot 14931, Exp. 06/30/2024
Affected Packages Involved in this Recall
Recall Number: D-0465-2024
Failed Impurities/Degradation Specifications: The Active Pharmaceutical Ingredient (API) used in the product is not being manufactured to the current USP monograph in regard to Unspecified Impurities.
04-19-2024
05-01-2024
15,444 cartons
Recall Profile & Regulatory Data
Class II - is a situation in which use of, or exposure to, a violative product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences or where the probability of serious adverse health consequences is remote
Enforcement Status About Enforcement Status
Current regulatory stage of the recall event.
Current regulatory stage of the recall event.
Ongoing
Recalling Firm About Recalling Firm
The firm responsible for the recall.
The firm responsible for the recall.
Nomax Inc
Voluntary / Mandated About Voluntary / Mandated
Indicates if the firm acted on its own or under FDA order.
Indicates if the firm acted on its own or under FDA order.
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Drugs
Initial Notification About Initial Notification
Method by which the firm first notified the public.
Method by which the firm first notified the public.
N/A
Distribution Pattern About Distribution Pattern
General area of initial distribution.
General area of initial distribution.
Nationwide in the USA
Product Description About Product Description
Full technical description of the product.
Full technical description of the product.
FUL-GLO, Fluorescein Sodium Ophthalmic Strips USP 1 mg, 100 sterile strips per carton, Manufactured for: Akorn, Inc., Lake Forest, IL 60045, NDC 17478-404-01.
Batch or Lot Expiration Information
Lot# : 14776, Exp. 05/31/2024.
