Natures Pharmacy recalls Tetrac: 0.5% ophthalmic solution due to potential sterility issues from quality control failures observed during FDA inspection. All lots within expiry are affected.
Lack of Sterility Assurance: All lots of sterile products compounded by the pharmacy that are not expired due to concerns associated with quality control procedures that present a potential risk to sterility assurance that were observed during a recent FDA inspection.
Natures Pharmacy & Compounding Center is recalling all Tetracaine 0.5% ophthalmic solution lots due to concerns about sterility assurance from quality control failures observed during an FDA inspection. This could pose a risk of infection if the product is used.
The product was compounded by the pharmacy without proper sterility assurance due to quality control issues observed during an FDA inspection. This could lead to infections if the solution is used in the eye.
People who have purchased Tetracaine 0.5% ophthalmic solution from Natures Pharmacy & Compounding Center. Those using the product for eye treatments are most at risk of infection.
Check the product label for the brand 'Natures Pharmacy & Compounding Center' and the product name 'Tetracaine 0.5% ophthalmic solution'. All lots within the expiry date are affected.
Look for the brand name 'Natures Pharmacy & Compounding Center' and product name 'Tetracaine 0.5% ophthalmic solution' on the label.
The product may not be sterile due to quality control issues observed during an FDA inspection, so it could pose an infection risk if used.
The recall does not specify a stop-use instruction; however, due to sterility concerns, it is recommended to avoid using the product.
Check the product label for the brand 'Natures Pharmacy & Compounding Center' and product name 'Tetracaine 0.5% ophthalmic solution'. All lots within expiry are affected.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Natures Pharmacy & Compounding Center to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall D-1133-2014 — Natures Pharmacy & Compounding Center Natures Pharmacy & Compounding Center Hello, I own a Natures Pharmacy & Compounding Center that is covered by recall D-1133-2014 from Natures Pharmacy & Compounding Center. 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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