Eye Drops A.C. (Tetrahydrozoline HCl 0.05%, Zinc sulfate 0.25%), 0.5 FL OZ (15 mL) Bottles, Over ...
FDA Drug Recall #D-0321-2015 - Class III, December 4, 2014
Recall Summary
| Recall Number | D-0321-2015 |
| Classification | Class III, Low risk |
| Date Initiated | December 4, 2014 |
| Status | Terminated |
| Voluntary | Voluntary: Firm initiated |
Recalling Firm
| Firm | K C Pharmaceuticals Inc |
| Location | Pomona, CA |
| Product Type | Drugs |
| Quantity | 302,976 Bottles |
Product Description
Eye Drops A.C. (Tetrahydrozoline HCl 0.05%, Zinc sulfate 0.25%), 0.5 FL OZ (15 mL) Bottles, Over the Counter. Labeled: a) Astringent Redness Reliever, Distributed by Safeway Inc., P.O. Box 99, Pleasanton, CA 94566-0009, UPC: 3 21130 70067 8; b) Best Choice, Distributed By: Valu Merchandisers, Co., 5000 Kansas Ave, Kansas City, KS 66106, UPC: 0 70038 47010 6; c) EQUALINE, Distributed by Supervalu Inc., Eden Prairie, MN, UPC: 0 41163 25114 4; d) GOODSENSE, Manufactured By: KC Pharmaceuticals, Pomona, CA 91768, UPC: 1 80410 00018 7, NDC: 48879-010-07; e) H-E-B, Made for: H-E-B, San Antonio, TX 78204, UPC: 0 41220 86936 7; f) healthy accents, Distributed by: DZA Brands, LLC 2110 Executive Drive, Salisbury, NC 28147, UPC: 7 25439 93382 7; g) HyVee, Distributed By Hy-Vee, Inc., 5820 Westown Parkway, West Des Moines, IA 50266, UPC: 0 75450 29777 5; h) Kroger, Distributed by The Kroger Co., Cincinnati, Ohio 45202, UPC: 0 11110 38599 4; i) life, Imported for/Importe pour: SHOPPERS DRUG MART PHARMAPRIX., Toronto, M2J 4W8, by/par: Arrow OTC Inc., Mississauga, Ontario L5N 2B8, UPC: 0 57800 19617 4; j) LiveBetter, Distributed By Onpoint. Inc., 2 Paragon Drive, Montvale, NJ 07645, UPC: 0 41310 62041 0; k) meijer, Dist. by Meijer Distribution, Inc., 2929 Walker Ave NW, Grand Rapids, MI 49544, UPC: 0 41250 82918 8; l) Publix, Distributed by Publix Super Markets, Inc., 3300 Publix Corporate Parkway, Lakeland, FL 33811, UPC: 0 41415 01176 2; m) QUALITY CHOICE, Distributed by Quality Choice, Novi, MI 48376, UPC: 6 35515 99505 5; n) REDNESS RELIEF ASTRINGENT, Distributed by: CVS Pharmacy, Inc., One CVS Drive, Woonsocket, RI 02895, UPC: 0 50428 79686 3; o)Rexall, Manufactured for: Rexall Brands Corp., Mississauga, Ontario L4Z 1R9, Imported by: Arrow OTC Company, Mississauga, Ontario L5N 2B8, UPC: 7 71058 10159 8; p) Rexall, Fabrique pour: Rexall Brands Corp., Mississauga, Ontario L4Z 1R9, Importe par: Arrow OTC Company, Mississauga, Ontario L5N 2B8, UPC: 7 71058 10159 8; q) select brand, Distributed by: SELECT BRAND DISTRIBUTORS, Pine Bluff, AR 71603, UPC: 0 15127 00363 6; r) Smart sense, Distributed by: Kmart Corporation, Hoffman Estates, IL 60179, UPC: 7 20007 96092 2; s) TopCare, Distributed by Topco Associates LLC, 7711 Gross Point Road, Skokie, IL 60077, UPC: 0 36800 03640 6; t)WESTERN FAMILY, Distributed by Western Family Foods, Inc., P.O. Box 4057 Portland, OR 97208, UPC: 0 15400 04552 0.
Reason for Recall
CGMP Deviations: Active Pharmaceutical Ingredient (API) used for manufacture was stored in a non-GMP compliant warehouse at S.I.M.S., Italy.
Distribution Pattern
U.S. Nationwide and Canada (Ontario).
Lot / Code Information
Lot #: 3B251, Expiry: 02/16; Lot #: 3B250, Expiry: 02/16; Lot #: 3B251, Expiry: 02/16; Lot #: 3C252, Expiry: 03/16; Lot #: 3C253, Expiry: 03/16.
Other Recalls from K C Pharmaceuticals Inc
| Recall # | Classification | Product | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| D-0323-2015 | Class III | Eye Drops Advanced Relief (Dextran 70 0.1%, Pol... | Dec 4, 2014 |
| D-0320-2015 | Class III | Eye Drops (Tetrahydrozoline HCl 0.05%), 0.5 FL ... | Dec 4, 2014 |
| D-0322-2015 | Class III | Eye Drops Industrial Strength (Polyethylene gly... | Dec 4, 2014 |
| D-192-2013 | Class II | Eye Drops advanced relief (Dextran 70 0.1%, Pol... | Mar 1, 2010 |
Frequently Asked Questions
cGMP stands for Current Good Manufacturing Practice, the FDA's regulations governing drug manufacturing quality. A cGMP recall means the company failed to follow required manufacturing standards. This could involve inadequate testing, poor environmental controls, documentation failures, or process deviations. cGMP recalls do not always mean the product is directly harmful, in many cases, quality records are insufficient to confirm the product meets specifications. However, the FDA requires a recall because without proper documentation, product quality cannot be assured. These are often Class II or Class III recalls.
Not necessarily. Many drug recalls are initiated because of quality system failures or test results that suggest a product might not meet specifications, even if no patients have reported harm. The FDA uses a precautionary approach: if there is reason to believe quality standards were not met, a recall is required regardless of whether adverse effects have been reported. Class I recalls typically involve a reasonable probability of harm; Class II recalls may cause temporary health issues; Class III recalls are for products unlikely to cause adverse health consequences but that still violate regulations.
Pharmacies typically receive recall notices directly from drug wholesalers and manufacturers within days of the recall being announced. Your pharmacist can look up whether any product in your prescription history matches a recalled lot number. For current recalls, the FDA publishes updates at FDA.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts and sends MedWatch email alerts for significant drug safety issues. You can sign up for MedWatch alerts at FDA.gov. Most major pharmacy chains also have their own recall notification systems that automatically alert pharmacists when a recalled product is in their inventory.
What Should You Do?
Stop using this medication if affected by this recall. Contact your pharmacist or prescribing doctor immediately for guidance. Do not flush medications, use a drug take-back program.