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FDA Drug recall D-0961-2015

Fluorescein Sodium Ophthalmic Strips USP, 0.6 mg per strip, labeled as 1) Fluorescein GloStrips, individually wrapped strip (NDC 51801-003-…

On 2015-04-29 the FDA classified a Class III recall of Fluorescein Sodium Ophthalmic Strips USP, 0.6 mg per strip, labeled as 1) Fluorescein GloStrips, individually wrapped strip (NDC 51801-003-… by Nomax, citing failed Content Uniformity Specifications: The product may not meet finished product release specifications, including the uniformity of dosage due to a packaging degradation relat….

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AgencyFDA Drug
Recall numberD-0961-2015
ClassificationClass III
Statusterminated
Initiated2015-03-24
Published2015-04-29
Last updated2026-09-13 11:51 UTC
CompanyNomax
DistributionUS

Product

Fluorescein Sodium Ophthalmic Strips USP, 0.6 mg per strip, labeled as 1) Fluorescein GloStrips, individually wrapped strip (NDC 51801-003-01), barcode (01)00351801003012, packaged in a) 100-count strips per carton (NDC 51801-003-40, UPC 3 51801 00340 1); and b) 300-count strips per carton (NDC 51801-003-50, UPC 3 51801 00350 0), Nomax, Inc., St. Louis, MO 63123 USA; and 2) FUL-GLO, individually wrapped strip (NDC 1748-403-03), barcode (01)00317478403036, packaged in 300-count strips per carton (NDC 17478-403-030, UPC 3 17478-403-03 6), Manufactured for: Akorn, Inc., Lake Forest, IL 60045.

Reason

Failed Content Uniformity Specifications: The product may not meet finished product release specifications, including the uniformity of dosage due to a packaging degradation related to the adhesive component of the paper pouch that can impact the level of fluorescein present in the strips.

Identifiers

upc351801003401
upc351801003500
upc317478403036
ndc51801-003-50
ndc51801-003-40
ndc51801-003-01
ndc0035180100
ndc0031747840
ndc17478-403-03
code_info
1) GloStrips Lot: a) 9031, Exp 12/17; b) 9023, Exp 11/17; 9065, Exp 01/18; 9127 and 9132, Exp 03/18; and 2) Ful-Glo Lot…1) GloStrips Lot: a) 9031, Exp 12/17; b) 9023, Exp 11/17; 9065, Exp 01/18; 9127 and 9132, Exp 03/18; and 2) Ful-Glo Lot: 9050, Exp 12/18; 9113, Exp 02/19; and 9206, Exp 05/19

Status history

No status changes recorded since RecallRadar first saw this recall on 2026-09-13 11:51 UTC. Current status: terminated.

Source

Official record: https://api.fda.gov/drug/enforcement.json?search=recall_number:%22D-0961-2015%22

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