Moderate riskFDA DrugClass II

Bio Glo Fluorescein Sodium Ophthalmic Strips recalled for sterility concerns

Bio Glo Fluorescein Sodium Ophthalmic Strips USP were not manufactured following proper sterility standards. These diagnostic strips, distributed nationwide, may not be sterile and could pose a safety risk if used in the eye.

From the FDA notice · Read the official notice ↗

What to do

  1. Stop using Bio Glo Fluorescein Sodium Ophthalmic Strips immediately
  2. Contact your eye care provider or pharmacist for a replacement
  3. Do not use these strips for eye exams or diagnostic procedures
  4. Check NDC 17238-900-30 on your product to confirm it is affected

Is yours affected?

Compare your label or packaging with the recalled product.

Product
Bio Glo Fluorescein Sodium Ophthalmic Strips USP, 300 diagnostic strips, Manufactured Omni Lens Pvt Ltd 5 - Samruddhi, Opp. Sakar - III, Navrangpura, Ahmedabad - 380014, India, Email:info@omnilens.in, Manufactured for & distributed by: HUB Pharmaceuticals, LLC, 8767 E Via de Ventura #175, Scottsdale, AZ, 85258, NDC 17238-900-30.
Sold in
Nationwide
Made for
All ages (0 months and older)

This recall covers 7 products — see all of them.

Details

Units affected
50,400 Boxes
Illnesses reported
None reported
Manufactured in
H - 881, N/A, Bhiwadi, N/A, India
Classification
Class II
Recall number
D-0351-2026

In the FDA's words

Description
Bio Glo Fluorescein Sodium Ophthalmic Strips USP, 300 diagnostic strips, Manufactured Omni Lens Pvt Ltd 5 - Samruddhi, Opp. Sakar - III, Navrangpura, Ahmedabad - 380014, India, Email:info@omnilens.in, Manufactured for & distributed by: HUB Pharmaceuticals, LLC, 8767 E Via de Ventura #175, Scottsdale, AZ, 85258, NDC 17238-900-30. Lack of Assurance of Sterility: Products have not been manufactured in conformance with current good manufacturing practices. All lots Distribution: Distributed Nationwide in the USA Affected quantity: 50,400 Boxes
Hazard
Lack of Assurance of Sterility: Products have not been manufactured in conformance with current good manufacturing practices.

7 products in this recall

Vista, Bio Glo and CHNaO eye products recalled for sterility

Wizcure Pharma is recalling seven eye products sold nationwide: Vista dry eye drops (Vista Tears, Vista Gel, Vista Meibo Tears and Vista Gonio), Bio Glo and BioGlo fluorescein diagnostic test strips, and CHNaO fluorescein test strips. The FDA says the products were not made under current good manufacturing practices, so the company cannot assure they are sterile. No injuries have been reported.

The agency lists each product separately. Check every one you might have.

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