The Recall Desk
ModerateFDA (Drugs)·D-1113-2022·Announced 2022-06-15

Tetracaine Hydrochloride Ophthalmic Solution Recalled for Temperature Abuse

McKesson Medical-Surgical is recalling Tetracaine Hydrochloride Ophthalmic Solution due to cGMP deviations from temperature abuse. The recall affects 43 cartons distributed nationwide.

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: This FDA Class II recall involves a manufacturing quality issue (cGMP deviations related to temperature control) with no reported illnesses, injuries, or adverse events. The recall is precautionary in nature.

Plain-English summary

McKesson Medical-Surgical Inc. is recalling Tetracaine Hydrochloride Ophthalmic Solution, 0.5%, 4 mL bottles (NDC 0065-0741-14), manufactured by Alcon Surgical Inc. The recall affects 43 cartons of 12 blister packs that were distributed nationwide across the United States.

The recall is due to cGMP deviations involving temperature abuse. McKesson Medical-Surgical was unable to identify the particular lot numbers for each customer and has provided individual notification letters to affected customers listing the distribution dates and the dates the impacted product may have been shipped to them.

Healthcare providers and patients who received this product should verify whether their supply is affected based on the distribution dates provided in their notification letter. Patients should consult their healthcare provider regarding use of any recalled product.

The recalled product

Product
TETRACAINE HYDROCHLORIDE (TETRACAINE HYDROCHLORIDE)
Brand
TETRACAINE HYDROCHLORIDE
Manufacturer
Mckesson Medical-Surgical Inc. Corporate Office
Hazard
  • temperature-abuse

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)

  • 0300650741149

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.