Lubricant Eye Drops Moisturizing recalled over sterility concerns

Recall date

July 2, 2019

Source

U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) — enforcement report

Official notice title

Altaire Pharmaceuticals, Inc. recalls Lubricant Eye Drops Moisturizing (Carboxymethycellulose Sodium 0.5% Eye Lubricant), 0.5 oz. (15 mL), Distributed by: Wa…

Recall number

D-0359-2020

FDA classification

Class II

Brand / firm

Altaire Pharmaceuticals, Inc.

Sold / distributed

U.S.A. Nationwide

Why it was recalled

Lack of Assurance of Sterility

Class II means using this product may cause temporary or medically reversible health problems; the chance of serious harm is remote.

What was recalled

Lubricant Eye Drops Moisturizing (Carboxymethycellulose Sodium 0.5% Eye Lubricant), 0.5 oz. (15 mL), Distributed by: Walgreens Co., 200 Wilmot Road, Deerfield, IL 60015, Item #801483