Bella Pharma recalls Fluorescein Sodium 5mL vials (Rx only) due to lack of sterility assurance. This could lead to infections if used improperly. Contact the manufacturer for details.
Lack of Assurance of Sterility.
Bella Pharma is recalling Fluorescein Sodium 5mL vials (Rx only) because they may not be sterile. Using these vials could lead to infections if they are not properly sterilized.
The vials may not be sterile, which means they could cause infections if used in medical procedures. This is a serious risk because infections can lead to complications in patients.
Prescription drug users who have the Fluorescein Sodium 5mL vials with lot number BPFS41717, expiring April 1, 2018. Healthcare professionals and patients using these vials for medical procedures are at risk.
Check for the lot number BPFS41717 on the vial label. These vials were sold with an expiration date of April 1, 2018, and were manufactured by Bella Pharmaceuticals, Inc. in Chicago, IL.
Look for the lot number BPFS41717 on the vial label to confirm if it is part of the recall.
The recall record does not provide a specific recall number.
The recall record does not mention a replacement or remedy.
The recall states a lack of sterility assurance, which could lead to infections, but the record does not specify if this causes serious injury.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Bella Pharma to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall D-1159-2017 — Bella Pharma Bella Pharma Hello, I own a Bella Pharma that is covered by recall D-1159-2017 from Bella Pharma. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official FDA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
