The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Drugs)·D-1108-2022·Announced 2022-06-15

Tropicamide Ophthalmic Solution recalled for temperature abuse during manufacturing

McKesson Medical-Surgical is recalling Tropicamide Ophthalmic Solution, 1% USP, due to temperature control deviations during manufacturing. The recall affects 31 bottles distributed nationwide.

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: This Class II FDA recall involves manufacturing process deviations affecting a prescription medication. Temperature control violations could compromise drug potency and safety. No illnesses or injuries have been reported to date, but this meets the rubric criterion of a risk-of-harm product where injury has not yet been reported.

Plain-English summary

Tropicamide Ophthalmic Solution, USP 1%, a prescription eye medication manufactured by Sandoz Pharma and distributed by McKesson Medical-Surgical Inc., is being recalled because of temperature control deviations during manufacturing. These deviations represent violations of current Good Manufacturing Practice (cGMP) standards.

The recall involves 31 bottles that were distributed nationwide throughout the United States. McKesson is unable to identify the specific lot numbers for individual customers and has notified customers by letter with the distribution dates relevant to the recall so they can verify if they received affected product.

Customers who received this medication during the distribution dates specified in their recall notification letter should contact their pharmacy or eye care provider.

The recalled product

Product
Tropicamide Ophthalmic Solution, USP 1%, 3 mL bottle, Rx only, MFG: Sandoz Pharma, NDC 6131435502
Manufacturer
Mckesson Medical-Surgical Inc. Corporate Office
Hazard
  • temperature-abuse
  • manufacturing-defect

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.