FDA recall record

Cystaran recall — FDA D-0550-2018

Subpotent Drug: Out of specification for an active ingredient cysteamine hydrochloride.

Class IIIclassification
D-0550-2018official record ID
Mar 7, 2018report date

Recall record at a glance

Official recordD-0550-2018
CategoryDrug Recalls
ClassificationClass III
FDA record statusTerminated
Recalling firmLEADIANT BIOSCIENCES, Inc.
Report dateMar 7, 2018
Recall initiation dateFeb 14, 2018
Quantity1,705 bottles
LocationGaithersburg, MD, United States

Official product description

Cystaran (cysteamine ophthalmic solution) 0.44%, 15 mL bottle, Rx only, Manufactured by Hi-Tech Pharmacal Co. Inc., Amityville, NY 11701 for Leadiant Biosciences, Inc., Gaithersburg, MD 20878, NDC 54482-020-01

Why the product was recalled

Subpotent Drug: Out of specification for an active ingredient cysteamine hydrochloride.

Distribution information

Product was distributed to one specialty pharmacy distributor in the US Walgreens Specialty Pharmacy 16287, 130 Enterprise Drive Pittsburgh, PA 15275 Foreign Account: Italy

How to read the classification

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Additional record details

Recall type: Voluntary: Firm initiated. Initial notification: Letter.

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