The Recall Desk
SevereFDA (Drugs)·D-0421-2022·Announced 2022-02-02

Sterile Ophthalmic Solution Lacks Assurance of Sterility

Edge Pharma is recalling a sterile ophthalmic solution due to lack of assurance of sterility. The recall affects 2,562 syringes distributed nationwide.

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 FDA classified this as a Class II recall. Lack of sterility assurance in an ophthalmic solution poses a significant risk of serious infection if administered to the eye, qualifying it as a severe hazard per the rubric criterion for Class II recalls with risk of serious injury.

Plain-English summary

Edge Pharma, LLC is recalling Phenylephrine HCl/Tropicamide/Cyclopentolate HCl/Ketorolac Sterile Ophthalmic Solution, 2.5%/0.25%/0.25%/0.125%, 0.5 mL single-use syringes (NDC 05446-0993-01) due to lack of assurance of sterility.

The recalled product consists of 2,562 syringes with lot codes 09-2021-15@2 (dated 12/28/2021) and 11-2021-02@3 (dated 02/14/2022) that were distributed nationwide. The ophthalmic solution is intended for topical eye use.

Consumers who have this product should contact their healthcare provider or pharmacist for guidance. Patients should not use the recalled syringes and should return them to the point of purchase or contact Edge Pharma for instructions.

The recalled product

Product
Phenylephrine HCl/Tropicamide/Cyclopentolate HCl/Ketorolac Sterile Ophthalmic Solution, 2.5%/0.25%/0.25%/0.125%, 0.5 mL syringe, Single Use Syringe, For Topical Ophthalmic Use, NDC 05446-0993-01
Manufacturer
Edge Pharma, LLC
Hazard
  • sterility-assurance
  • infection-risk

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)

  • 09-2021-15@2 12/28/2021 & 11-2021-02@3 02/14/2022

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.