Fluorescein recalls
The FDA has published 5 recalls involving Fluorescein since 2015. The latest was reported on 4 Mar 2026. Most were for sterility. Nomax has the most recalls in this group. Recalls usually affect specific lots, not every bottle on the market. Check the lot number on each recall page before acting.
Total recalls5since 2015
Last 12 months1reported
Class I00% of total
Ongoing3latest 4 Mar 2026
Recalls per month, last 24 months
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Class I 0 0%Class II 3 60%Class III 2 40%
Why fluorescein is recalled
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Ongoing fluorescein recalls
3 active| Reported | Class | Recall | Company | Reason | Where |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drug | CLASS II | CHNaO Fluorescein Sodium Ophthalmic Strips, USP 1mg, packaged as a) recalledC20h10na2o5 Fluorescein Sodium Ophthalmic Strips | Wizcure Pharmaa Private | Sterility | Nationwide |
| Drug | CLASS II | GloStrips, Fluorescein Sodium Ophthalmic Strips USP 0 mg recalledGlostrips | Nomax | Sterility | Nationwide |
| Drug | CLASS II | GloStrips, Fluorescein Sodium Ophthalmic Strips USP 6 mg recalledGlostrips | Nomax | Potency & Assay | Nationwide |
All fluorescein recalls, newest first
5 total| Reported | Class | Recall | Company | Reason | Where |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drug | CLASS II | CHNaO Fluorescein Sodium Ophthalmic Strips, USP 1mg, packaged as a) recalledC20h10na2o5 Fluorescein Sodium Ophthalmic Strips | Wizcure Pharmaa Private | Sterility | Nationwide |
| Drug | CLASS II | GloStrips, Fluorescein Sodium Ophthalmic Strips USP 0 mg recalledGlostrips | Nomax | Sterility | Nationwide |
| Drug | CLASS II | GloStrips, Fluorescein Sodium Ophthalmic Strips USP 6 mg recalledGlostrips | Nomax | Potency & Assay | Nationwide |
| Drug | CLASS III | Dry Eye Test, Fluorescein Sodium recalled by NomaxDry Eye Test | Nomax | Sterility | Nationwide |
| Drug | CLASS III | Fluorescein Sodium Ophthalmic Strips USP, 6 mg per strip recalledGlostrips | Nomax | Potency & Assay | Nationwide |
Should you stop taking Fluorescein?
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.