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Walgreens Sodium Chloride Ophthalmic Ointment 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 Walgreens Sodium Chloride Ophthalmic Ointment, 5% Hypertonicity Eye Ointment Sterile, Net Wt. 0.125 oz (3.5 g), Distrib…
Recall number
D-0361-2020
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

Walgreens Sodium Chloride Ophthalmic Ointment, 5% Hypertonicity Eye Ointment Sterile, Net Wt. 0.125 oz (3.5 g), Distributed by Walgreen Co. 200 Wilmot Road Deerfield, IL 60015, NDC 0363-7500-50

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