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Agency classClass IIOur severity:SevereFDA (Drugs)·D-0715-2017·Announced 2017-05-24

Key Pharmacy Recalls DMSO 6.25% Ophthalmic Solution Due to Sterility Concerns

Key Pharmacy and Compounding Center is recalling DMSO 6.25% Ophthalmic Solution because the firm cannot ensure the product is sterile.

The agency’s classification

FDA (Drugs): Class II

Class II is a situation in which use of or exposure to a violative product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences, or where the probability of serious adverse health consequences is remote.

This is the agency’s own classification, taken from its notice. The severity score below is our assessment, not the agency’s. How recall classes work

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).

The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. 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, which corresponds to a Severe rating under the rubric, particularly given the risk of infection associated with non-sterile ophthalmic products.

Plain-English summary

Key Pharmacy and Compounding Center is recalling DMSO 6.25% Ophthalmic Solution, a prescription-only medication prepared in 15 mL plastic multiple-dose bottles. The recall is being conducted because the firm lacks assurance of the sterility of the compounded drugs within their expiration date.

The affected product is identified by Lot # 02-23-2017@36 and has an expiration date of May 24, 2017. The total quantity involved in this recall is 10 mL. The product was distributed nationwide in the U.S.A., as well as in Australia and Canada.

Consumers and healthcare providers should stop using the recalled product and contact their pharmacist or healthcare provider for further instructions or a replacement.

The recalled product

Product
DMSO 6.25% OPHTH., 6.25%, Rx only, 15 mL plastic/Multiple Dose bottle, Prepared by Key Compounding Pharmacy
Manufacturer
Key Pharmacy and Compounding Center
Category
Drug — Compounded Ophthalmic
Hazard

Is your product affected?

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Lot numbers (2)

  • Lot # 02-23-2017@36
  • Exp 5/24/2017

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 79 recalled by Key Pharmacy and Compounding Center 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.

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