The Recall Desk
SevereFDA (Drugs)·D-472-2013·Announced 2013-06-05

Nora Apothecary Recalls Chlorhexidine Ophthalmic Solution Due to Sterility Concerns

Nora Apothecary is recalling Chlorhexidine Ophthalmic Solution 0.02% because FDA inspections raised concerns about quality control and sterility assurance.

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 aligns with the rubric criteria for Severe severity (FDA Class II with potential for significant injury).

Plain-English summary

Nora Apothecary and Alternative Therapies, Inc. is recalling Chlorhexidine Opth Soln 0.02%, 10 ml Ophthalmic Solution. The recall covers all products within their expiration date, including those dated 90 days prior to April 19, 2013 (January 2013 to April 19, 2013). The distribution pattern is listed as nationwide.

The recall was initiated due to FDA inspection findings that resulted in concerns regarding quality control processes and the lack of assurance of sterility. The agency classification for this recall is Class II.

Consumers should stop using the recalled product and contact the recalling firm for further instructions or a refund.

The recalled product

Product
Chlorhexidine Opth Soln 0.02%, 10 ml Opthalmic Soln, 30 day expiration,
Manufacturer
Nora Apothecary and Alternative Therapies, Inc.
Category
Drug — Ophthalmic Solution
Hazard
Affected units
1

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 (2)

  • 2013 (Jan. 2013 to April 19
  • 2013).

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 43 recalled by Nora Apothecary and Alternative Therapies, Inc. 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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