Pallimed Recalls Cidofovir Ophthalmic Solution Due to Sterility Concerns
Pallimed Solutions is recalling 23 vials of compounded Cidofovir Ophthalmic Solution nationwide due to FDA inspectional findings regarding sterility assurance.
The agency’s classification
FDA (Drugs): Class II
Class II is a situation in which use of or exposure to a violative product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences, or where the probability of serious adverse health consequences is remote.
This is the agency’s own classification, taken from its notice. The severity score below is our assessment, not the agency’s. How recall classes work
What this means for you
Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).
The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. 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, which corresponds to a Severe severity score under the rubric for drug recalls involving quality control issues impacting sterility.
Plain-English summary
Pallimed Solutions Pharmacy in Woburn, Massachusetts, is recalling 23 vials of compounded Cidofovir Ophthalmic Solution. The recall is being conducted nationwide for all lots within their expiry dates.
The recall was initiated following FDA inspectional findings that raised concerns about quality control procedures. Specifically, the findings impacted the assurance of sterility for the product.
Consumers who have this product should stop using it and contact their healthcare provider or the recalling firm for instructions on how to return or dispose of the medication.
The recalled product
- Product
- Cidofovir Opthalmic Solution, compounded by Pallimed Solutions Pharmacy, Woburn, MA
- Manufacturer
- Pallimed Solutions
- Category
- Drug — Compounded Ophthalmic
- Hazard
- Affected units
- 23
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 25 recalled by Pallimed Solutions 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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