The Recall Desk
SevereFDA (Drugs)·D-0247-2016·Announced 2015-11-25

US Compounding Recalls Dapiprazole Ophthalmic Vials Due to Sterility Concerns

US Compounding Inc is recalling 2,984 bottles of compounded Dapiprazole ophthalmic vials nationwide due to deficient practices that may impact sterility assurance.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall is classified as FDA Class II and involves a lack of sterility assurance in ophthalmic products, which poses a significant risk of serious injury or infection, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

US Compounding Inc is recalling 2,984 bottles of Dapiprazole (Diluent+Powder) 0.5% in 5 mL vials. These products are compounded for topical ophthalmic use and are prescription-only. The recall covers specific lot numbers with expiration dates ranging from September 2015 to November 2015.

The recall is being conducted due to a lack of assurance of sterility. The firm identified deficient practices that may have an impact on sterility assurance for these sterile preparations. The products were distributed nationwide.

Consumers and healthcare providers should stop using the affected vials and contact their pharmacist or the recalling firm for further instructions. The recall is classified as FDA Class II.

The recalled product

Product
Dapiprazole (Diluent+Powder) 0.5% in 5 mL vial, For topical ophthalmic use, Rx only, Compounded by US Compounding Pharmacy, Conway, Arkansas, 72032, NDC 62295-0201-99
Manufacturer
US Compounding Inc
Affected units
2,984

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 (5)

  • Lot Numbers: 20150506@6 BUD: 11/28/2015
  • 20150805@40 BUD: 10/31/2015
  • 20151206@7 BUD: 12/5/2015
  • 20151704@21 BUD: 10/10/2015
  • 20152003@43 BUD: 9/12/2015

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 59 recalled by US Compounding 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 59 products in this recall →