Beyond Use Dating for Sterile Ophthalmic Products

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Tim Gardiner
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Beyond Use Dating for Sterile Ophthalmic Products

What is various hospital practices for beyond use dating of sterile ophthalmic products?
I am guessing most are either using manufacturer expiration date or 28 days.
The only literature I have found is from ASORN recommended practice published August 2013 stating 28 days.

Do you have other literature? Do you have different practices for other multidose products such as topical ointments?