The Recall Desk
ModerateFDA (Drugs)·D-0465-2024·Announced 2024-05-01

FUL-GLO Fluorescein Sodium Ophthalmic Strips Recalled for API Manufacturing Defect

Nomax Inc recalls FUL-GLO Fluorescein Sodium Ophthalmic Strips (Lot 14776) nationwide due to API manufacturing specification failures. The active ingredient was not manufactured to current USP standards regarding unspecified impurities.

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: FDA Class II recall with no reported illnesses or injuries. The hazard involves unspecified impurities in the API due to manufacturing specification failure—a theoretical risk requiring precautionary action but without documented patient harm.

Plain-English summary

FUL-GLO Fluorescein Sodium Ophthalmic Strips USP 1 mg (Lot 14776, expiration 05/31/2024) are being recalled nationwide by Nomax Inc for Akorn, Inc., Lake Forest, Illinois.

The recall is due to a manufacturing quality control issue: the active pharmaceutical ingredient (API) was not manufactured to current United States Pharmacopeia (USP) standards regarding unspecified impurities.

Patients and healthcare providers using FUL-GLO strips from Lot 14776 should stop using the product. Cartons can be identified by lot number 14776 and expiration date 05/31/2024. Contact Nomax Inc or Akorn, Inc. for return or replacement instructions.

The recalled product

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.
Manufacturer
Nomax Inc
Hazard
  • api-impurities
  • manufacturing-defect

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 (2)

  • Lot #: 14776
  • Exp. 05/31/2024.

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.