The Recall Desk
ModerateFDA (Drugs)·D-0202-2018·Announced 2018-01-17

KRS Global Biotechnology Recalls Ophthalmic Solution Due to Labeling Errors

KRS Global Biotechnology is recalling 81 droptainers of a multi-dose ophthalmic solution because the Beyond Use Date exceeds the expiration date of at least one ingredient.

What this means for you

Minor labeling or packaging issue, or a voluntary precautionary recall. Risk of harm is low but real — follow the manufacturer's instructions.

Our severity reasoning: The recall is classified as FDA Class II and involves a labeling error regarding expiration dates, which fits the rubric for moderate severity involving minor labeling errors or low-risk contamination.

Plain-English summary

KRS Global Biotechnology, Inc. is recalling 81 droptainers of Cyclopentolate HCl/ Phenylephrine HCl/ Tropicamide/ Ketorolac 1%/ 10%/ 1%/ 0.5% Ophthalmic Soln, 5 mL Multi Dose Droptainer. The product is prescription-only and was distributed nationwide in the USA, Bermuda, and New Zealand.

The recall was initiated due to a labeling issue where the Beyond Use Date (BUD) exceeds the expiration date of at least one ingredient used to make the final product. The affected lot is 10042017@34 with a BUD of 1/2/2018.

Consumers and healthcare providers should stop using the product and contact the recalling firm for instructions on return or disposal.

The recalled product

Product
Cyclopentolate HCl/ Phenylephrine HCl/ Tropicamide/ Ketorolac 1%/ 10%/ 1%/ 0.5% Ophthalmic Soln, 5 mL Multi Dose Droptainer, Rx Only, KRS Global Biotechnology, 791 Park of Commerce Blvd, Boca Raton, FL 33487.
Affected units
81

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 (1)

  • Lot: 10042017@34 BUD: 1/2/2018

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 47 recalled by KRS Global Biotechnology, Inc under a single FDA (Drugs) recall action. The agency files each product separately, so the size of the action is not visible from this page alone.

See all 47 products in this recall →