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Drug Recall

FDA Drug Recall: Murocel (methylcellulose) Lubricant Opthalmic Solution (USP, 1%), 15 mL bottle, OTC, Manufactured by...

  • U.S. Food and Drug Administration
  • June 20, 2012
  • ID: D-1370-2012

Drug Enforcement Report Details

Recall NumberD-1370-2012
Recalling FirmBausch & Lomb, Inc.
ClassificationClass II
Voluntary / MandatedVoluntary: Firm initiated
Distribution PatternNationwide
StatusTerminated
Product Description

Murocel (methylcellulose) Lubricant Opthalmic Solution (USP, 1%), 15 mL bottle, OTC, Manufactured by Bausch & Lomb Incorporated, Tampa, FL 33637, NDC 24208-280-15

Reason for Recall

Lack of Assurance of Sterility: Bausch & Lomb, Inc. is recalling 7 Lots of Murocel Methylcellulose Lubricant Opthalmic Solution 1% (15 mL). Product was found to be OOS for Antimicrobial Effectiveness testing (AET) at the 12 month stability time point.

Code Information

Lot#: 467061, Exp 09/11; 487551, Exp 11/11; 507521, Exp 1/12; 548051, Exp 5/12; 132171, Exp 8/12; 136571, Exp 11/12; 140181, Exp 1/13.


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