Tobramycin Ophthalmic (Franck's Lab) – sterility concerns (2012)
Class II: A situation in which use of, or exposure to, a violative product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences or where the probability of serious adverse health consequences is remote
Class II recall indicates potential for temporary health effects.
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Check Your Product
According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Product
TOBRAMYCIN 1.4% (14MG/ML) OPHTHALMIC 15 ML 3 ML 7 ML; TOBRAMYCIN SOLUTION** 0.3% OPHTHALMIC 30 MLS 5 MLS; TOBRAMYCIN SULFATE** (25X2ML) 80MG/2ML INJECTABLE 100 ML 150 ML 50 MLS; TOBRAMYCIN/AMPHOTERICIN-B/BUDESONIDE, STERILE 125MG/5MG/0.6MG/5ML NASO-NEB 70 ML (9 DIFFERENT PRODUCTS)
Brand
Franck's Lab Inc., d.b.a. Franck's Compounding Lab
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Not specified in FDA notice. Check official source for details.
Products Sold
Rx #'s: 0398243 0394272 0383374 0396251 0365041 0409704 0406772 0406773 0399065 0384313
Franck's Lab Inc., d.b.a. Franck's Compounding Lab is recalling TOBRAMYCIN 1.4% (14MG/ML) OPHTHALMIC 15 ML 3 ML 7 ML; TOBRAMYCIN SOLUTION** 0.3% OPHTH due to Lack of Assurance of Sterility: Franck's Lab Inc. initiated a recall of all Sterile Human Drugs distributed between 11/21/2011 and 05/21/2012. FDA env. This is a Class I recall, indicating a high risk of serious health consequences. Based on FDA drug enforcement report.
Summary derived from FDA notice
Reason for Recall
As stated by FDA
Lack of Assurance of Sterility: Franck's Lab Inc. initiated a recall of all Sterile Human Drugs distributed between 11/21/2011 and 05/21/2012. FDA environmental sampling revealed the presence of microorganisms and fungal growth in the clean room where sterile products were prepared.
Recommended Action
Per FDA guidance
Consumers should stop using the product and contact the recalling firm, their healthcare provider, or return it to the place of purchase.
Verify this information on the official source
For complete details and official instructions, check the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) directly.
View official FDA recall noticePage updated: Jan 7, 2026