The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Drugs)·D-0063-2024·Announced 2023-10-25

FDA Recalls Tropi-Phen Ophthalmic Solution Due to Sterility Assurance Failure

Pine Pharmaceuticals has recalled 662 dropper units of Tropi-Phen ophthalmic solution due to lack of sterility assurance. The affected lots were distributed nationwide.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: This is an FDA Class II recall with no reported illnesses or injuries. The hazard—lack of sterility assurance in an ophthalmic product—represents a risk-of-harm where injury has not yet been reported, fitting the Score 3 criterion in the severity rubric.

Plain-English summary

Pine Pharmaceuticals, LLC has recalled Tropi-Phen (tropicamide 1%, phenylephrine 2.5%) ophthalmic solution due to lack of assurance of sterility. A total of 662 units in 5mL multi-use dropper bottles have been recalled.

The recall affects two lot numbers: Lot #67659 (expiration date 10/16/2023) and Lot #70316 (expiration date 1/30/2024). These lots were distributed nationwide throughout the United States.

Patients using this product should contact their healthcare provider or pharmacist. Do not use the recalled product and return it to the pharmacy where it was dispensed.

The recalled product

Product
Tropi-Phen (tropicamide 1%, phenylephrine 2.5%) ophthalmic solution, 5mL multi-use dropper, Rx only, Compounded by Pine Pharmaceuticals 355 Riverwalk Parkway, Tonawanda, NY 14150.
Manufacturer
Pine Pharmaceuticals, LLC
Hazard
  • sterility-failure

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Lot numbers (4)

  • Lot #: 67659
  • Exp. Date 10/16/2023
  • 70316
  • Exp. Date 1/30/2024

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.