Brilliant Blue G (BBG) and Triamcinolone from Franck’s: Second Warning for Eye Infections

Healthcare professionals are informed by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to avoid the use of Brilliant Blue G (BBG) and Triamcinolone from Franck’s because they might cause eye infections.

Background of Brilliant Blue G (BBG)

Brilliant Blue G (BBG) is a product that’s compounded by Franck’s Compounding Lab in Ocala, Florida and below are some of the facts about the product:

• BBG (Brilliant Blue G) is not an FDA-approved medical drug in the United States
• It is a medical product labeled for ophthalmic uses such as during eye surgery

FDA Alert on Brilliant Blue G (BBG) and Triamcinolone

Cases of eye infections or fungal endopthalmitis, in connection to the use of BBG, Brilliant Blue G from Franck’s during surgery have been reported.

The side effects and adverse events linked to the use of Franck’s Brilliant Blue G are currently under ongoing analyses and investigations by the following authorities:

• the FDA (Food and Drug Administration)
• the CDC (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)
• state health agencies
• local health agencies

The affected lots of Brilliant Blue G (BBG) are the following:

• Lot Number – 10192011; No. of Lots – 125
• Lot Number – 10132011; No. of Lots – 6
• Lot Number – 10112011; No. of Lots – 82
• Lot Number – 08232011; No. of Lots – 80

In addition to the above one additional lot of triamcinolone acetonide P.F. 80mg/ml has been recalled.

FDA Recommendation on Brilliant Blue G (BBG) and Triamcinolone

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has advised healthcare personnel to avoid use of compounded products labeled as sterile from Franck’s during the ongoing investigation. Franck’s Lab has recalled one additional lot of triamcinolone acetonide P.F. 80mg/ml. The recall involved four physicians and five prescriptions.

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