The Recall Desk
SevereFDA (Drugs)·D-1703-2019·Announced 2019-08-14

RXQ Compounding Recalls Phenylephrine and Lidocaine Ophthalmic Solution

RXQ Compounding LLC is recalling ophthalmic solution vials due to a lack of assurance of sterility. The product is distributed nationwide.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. 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 and involves a lack of assurance of sterility in an ophthalmic product, which poses a significant risk of serious injury or infection.

Plain-English summary

RXQ Compounding LLC is recalling RXQ CAIN (PHENYLEP 1.5%/ LIDO 1% OPHTH SOL (PF), 1 ML PER VIAL). The recall is being conducted because of a lack of assurance of sterility in the product.

The affected product is identified by NDC 70731-0918-01. The recall covers all lots within their expiry dates. The product was distributed nationwide in the United States.

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

The recalled product

Product
RXQ CAIN (PHENYLEP 1.5%/ LIDO 1% OPHTH SOL (PF), 1 ML PER VIAL, RXQ Compounding, 340 West State Street, Unit 9, Athens, OH 45701. NDC: 70731-0918-01

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 (1)

  • All lots within expiry

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 86 recalled by RXQ Compounding LLC 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.

See all 86 products in this recall →