Eye Drops (Tetrahydrozoline HCl 0.05%), 0.5 FL OZ (15 mL) Bottles, Over the Counter. Labeled: a) ...
FDA Drug Recall #D-0320-2015 - Class III, December 4, 2014
Recall Summary
| Recall Number | D-0320-2015 |
| 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 | 751,440 Bottles |
Product Description
Eye Drops (Tetrahydrozoline HCl 0.05%), 0.5 FL OZ (15 mL) Bottles, Over the Counter. Labeled: a) Best Choice, DISTRIBUTED BY: VALU MERCHANDISERS, CO., 5000 KANSAS AVE, KANSAS CITY, KS 66106, 0 70038 47011 3; b) CVP, Distributed by Salado Sales, Inc., Temple, Texas 76503, UPC: 7 61706 16500 3; c) Equaline, DISTRIBUTED BY SUPERVALU INC. EDEN PRAIRIE, MN 55344, UPC: 0 41163 25110 6; d) exact, Prepared For/Prepare Pour: Loblaws Inc., Montreal H4N 3L4, Tonronto M4T 2S8, Calgary T2E 7S9, CANADA, Imported by/Importe par: Arrow OTC, Mississauga, ON L5N 2B8, UPC: 0 60383 73613 2; e) FAMILY wellness, Distributed by: Family Dollar Services, Inc., 10401 Monroe Rd., Matthews, NC 28105, UPC: 0 32251 00459 9; f) Good Neighbor Pharmacy, Distributed By: AmerisourceBergen 1300 Moris Drive, Chesterbrook, PA 19087, UPC: 0 87701 14975 7, NDC: 24385-075-05; g) GOODSENSE, Manufactured By: KC Pharmaceuticals, Pomona, CA 91768, UPC: 1 80410 00015 6, NDC: 48879-009-07; h) H-E-B, Made with Pride and Care for H-E-B, San Antonio, TX 78204, UPC: 0 41220 94731 7; i) Health Mart PHARMACY, Distributed by McKesson One Post STreet, San Francisco, CA 94104, UPC: 0 52569 13472 6, NDC: 62011-0102-1; j) healthy accents, Distributed by: DZA Brands, LLC, 2110 Executive Drive, Salisbury, NC 28147, UPC: 7 25439 93380 3; k) HyVee, Distributed by HY-VEE, Inc., 5820 Westown Parkway, West Des Moines, IA 50266, UPC: 0 75450 29604 4; l) Kroger, Distributed by The Kroger Co., Cincinnati, Ohio 45202, UPC: 0 11110 38597 0; m) life BRAND, Imported for SHOPPERS DRUG MART PHARMAPRIX, Toronto, M2J 4W8, UPC: 057800-19616-7; n) life BRAND, Importe pour: SHOPPERS DRUG MART PHARMAPRIX, Toronto, M2J 4W8, UPC: 0 57800 19616 7; o) LiveBetter, Distributed By Onpoint, Inc., 2 Paragon Drive, Montvale, NJ 07645, UPC: 0 41310 62042 7; p) meijer, Dist. By Meijer Distribution, Inc., 2929 Walker Ave NW, Grand Rapids, MI 49544, UPC: 0 41250 82916 4; q) Our Family, Distributed By: Nash Finch Company, NFC Brands, 7600 France Ave S, MPLS, MN, 55435, UPC: 0 70253 96684 2; r) Publix, Distributed by Publix Super Markets, Inc., 3300 Publix Corporate Parkway, Lakeland, FL 33811, UPC: 0 41415 01076 5; s) Redness Relief, Distributed by: Safeway Inc., P.O. BOX 99, PLEASANTON, CA 94566-0009, UPC: 3 21130 70060 9; t) Rexall, Manufactured For: Rexall Brads Corp., Mississauga, Ontario, L4Z 1R9., Imported by: Arrow OTC Company, Mississauga, Ontario L5N 2B8, UPC: 7 71058 10160 4; u) Rexall, Fabrique pour: Rexall Brands Corp., Mississauga, Ontario L4Z 1%9, Importe par: Arrow OTC Company, Mississauga, Ontario l5N 2B8, UPC: 7 71058 10160 4; v) select brand, Distributed by: SELECT BRAND DISTRIBUTORS, Pine Bluff, AR 71603, UPC: 0 15127 00066 6; w) Smart sense, Distributed by: Kmart Corgoration, Hoffman Estates, IL 60179, UPC: 7 20007 78036 0; x) sunmark, Cistributed By McKesson, One Post Street, San Francisco, CA 94104, UPC: 0 10939 16733 0, NDC: 49348-037-29; y) SWIFT, Distributed by Swift First Aid, Inc., Valencia, Calif. 91355; UPC: 6 69635 24061 0; z) TopCare, Distributed By Topco Associates LLC, 7711 Gross Point Road, Skokie, IL 60077, UPC: 0 36800 03639 0; aa) Western Family Foods, Distributed by: Western Family Foods, Inc., P.O. Box 4059, Portland, OR 97208, UPC:0 15400 03420 3;bb) ZEE, Distributed by ZEE MEDICAL, INC., Irvine, CA 92606, UPC: 6 90689 00614 3.
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 #: 3A001, Expiry: 01/16; Lot #: 3A002, Expiry: 01/16; Lot #: 3B004, Expiry: 02/16; Lot #: 3B003, Expiry: 02/16; Lot #: 3C005, Expiry: 03/16; Lot #: 3C006, Expiry: 03/16; Lot #: 3D007, Expiry: 04/16; Lot #: 3D008, Expiry: 04/16.
Other Recalls from K C Pharmaceuticals Inc
| Recall # | Classification | Product | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| D-0321-2015 | Class III | Eye Drops A.C. (Tetrahydrozoline HCl 0.05%, Zin... | Dec 4, 2014 |
| D-0323-2015 | Class III | Eye Drops Advanced Relief (Dextran 70 0.1%, Pol... | 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.