The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Drugs)·D-1034-2022·Announced 2022-06-15

FDA Recalls BSS Sterile Irrigating Solution for Manufacturing Temperature Deviations

McKesson Medical-Surgical is recalling BSS sterile irrigating solution nationwide due to cGMP deviations involving temperature abuse during manufacturing. The recall affects prescription-only ophthalmic solutions.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: FDA Class II recall for manufacturing defect (temperature abuse) to a sterile ophthalmic solution without reported illnesses or injuries. Temperature exposure poses a theoretical risk to product stability and sterility.

Plain-English summary

McKesson Medical-Surgical Inc. is recalling BSS (Balanced Salt Solution) sterile irrigating solution nationwide. This is a 500 mL prescription ophthalmic (eye) irrigation solution manufactured by Alcon Surgical Inc. and distributed by McKesson.

The recall was initiated due to Current Good Manufacturing Practice (cGMP) deviations involving temperature abuse during manufacturing. McKesson Medical-Surgical has issued recall notification letters that include the specific distribution and shipment dates relevant to each customer.

The recalled product

Product
BSS (BALANCED SALT SOLUTION)
Brand
BSS
Manufacturer
Mckesson Medical-Surgical Inc. Corporate Office
Hazard
  • temperature-abuse
  • 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.

UPCs (1)

  • 0300650795159

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.