Montana Compounding Pharmacy: Desmopressin Ophthalmic Solution Recalled for Lack of Sterility

Agency Publication Date: October 15, 2015

Summary

Montana Compounding Pharmacy has recalled three units of Desmopressin Ophthalmic Use (0.01%) eye drops due to concerns that the product may not be sterile. This veterinary medication, which was dispensed directly by the pharmacy in Missoula, MT, lacks sterility assurance which could lead to serious infections in pets. Consumers should immediately stop using these specific eye drops and check their packaging for Lot numbers 02172015, 04152015, or 05052015.

Risk

A lack of sterility in eye drops means the solution may contain harmful bacteria or fungi, which can cause severe eye infections, inflammation, or permanent vision loss in the animals being treated.

What You Should Do

Check your medication container for 'Desmopressin Opthalmic Use, 0.01% eye drops' in a 5 mL droptainer.
Verify if your product matches one of these affected batches: Lot 02172015 (Expiry 10/15/2015), Lot 04152015 (Expiry 12/11/2015), or Lot 05052015 (Expiry 12/31/2015).
Stop using the recalled eye drops on your pet immediately if the lot number matches.
Contact your veterinarian or pharmacist to discuss your pet's health and to obtain a safe replacement medication.
Return any unused portions of the medication to Montana Compounding Pharmacy at 111 N Higgins Ave Ste 5, Missoula, Montana, for a refund and further instructions.
For additional questions, contact the FDA Center for Veterinary Medicine at 1-240-402-7002.

Your Remedy Options

Full Refund

Drug recall guidance

How to: Contact your healthcare provider or pharmacist for guidance. Return any unused product to the pharmacy for a refund

Affected Products

Product: Desmopressin Opthalmic Use (5 mL)

Model:

Recall #: V-055-2016

Lot Numbers:

02172015 (Exp 10/15/2015)

04152015 (Exp 12/11/2015)

05052015 (Exp 12/31/2015)

Date Ranges: 10/15/2015, 12/11/2015, 12/31/2015

Additional Information

Agency: Food and Drug Administration (FDA)

Event ID: 71274

Status: Resolved

Manufacturer: Montana Compounding Pharmacy

Sold By: Montana Compounding Pharmacy

Manufactured In: United States

Units Affected: 3/5 mL. Droptainers

Distributed To: Montana

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Summary

What You Should Do

Check your medication container for 'Desmopressin Opthalmic Use, 0.01% eye drops' in a 5 mL droptainer.

Verify if your product matches one of these affected batches: Lot 02172015 (Expiry 10/15/2015), Lot 04152015 (Expiry 12/11/2015), or Lot 05052015 (Expiry 12/31/2015).

Stop using the recalled eye drops on your pet immediately if the lot number matches.

Contact your veterinarian or pharmacist to discuss your pet's health and to obtain a safe replacement medication.

Return any unused portions of the medication to Montana Compounding Pharmacy at 111 N Higgins Ave Ste 5, Missoula, Montana, for a refund and further instructions.

For additional questions, contact the FDA Center for Veterinary Medicine at 1-240-402-7002.