The Recall Desk
ModerateFDA (Drugs)·D-0607-2018·Announced 2018-03-28

Pine Pharmaceuticals Recalls Brilliant Blue G Intraocular Injection Due to Labeling Error

Pine Pharmaceuticals is recalling 136 units of Brilliant Blue G for Intraocular Injection because the vial label contains incorrect active and inactive ingredient information.

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 FDA classified this as a Class III recall, which is defined as unlikely to cause adverse health consequences. The hazard involves incorrect ingredient information on an auxiliary label rather than contamination or physical danger, fitting the criteria for moderate severity due to potential confusion but low risk of harm.

Plain-English summary

Pine Pharmaceuticals, LLC is voluntarily recalling one lot of Brilliant Blue G for Intraocular Injection. The product is a compounded sterile drug intended for intraocular use. The recall affects 136 units distributed in New York.

The company identified a labeling mix-up where the vial was labeled with an inaccurate auxiliary label. This label contained active and inactive ingredient information for an incorrect product, creating a potential for medication error.

Consumers who may have this product should check their lot number and expiration date. The affected lot is 18098@1 with an expiration date of July 16, 2018. Anyone with questions or concerns about this recall should contact Pine Pharmaceuticals directly.

The recalled product

Product
Brilliant Blue G for Intraocular Injection 0.5mL vial 0.25 mg/mL Compounded by: Pine Pharmaceuticals 355 Riverwalk Pkwy Tonawanda, NY 14150. NDC 69194-0358-01
Affected units
136

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#: 18098@1
  • Exp. 7/16/2018

Distribution

Distributed in 1 state: