Dextran recalls

The FDA has published 1 recall involving Dextran since 2014. The latest was reported on 31 Dec 2014. Most were for manufacturing (cgmp) deviations. Recalls usually affect specific lots, not every bottle on the market. Check the lot number on each recall page before acting.

Total recalls1since 2014
Last 12 months0reported
Class I00% of total
Ongoing0latest 31 Dec 2014

Recalls per month, last 24 months

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Severity split

Class I 0 0%Class II 0 0%Class III 1 100%

Why dextran is recalled

Companies

By year

All dextran recalls, newest first

1 total
ReportedClassRecallCompanyReasonWhere
DrugCLASS IIIEye Drops Advanced Relief (Dextran recalled by K C PharmaceuticalsSunmark Eye Drops Advanced Moisturizer/lubricantK C PharmaceuticalsManufacturing (CGMP) DeviationsNationwide

Should you stop taking Dextran?

Not on your own. Most recalls affect specific lots from one manufacturer, and stopping a prescription suddenly can be riskier than the defect. Check your lot number and NDC against the recall, then call the pharmacy that dispensed it for a replacement.