Walgreens Sodium Chloride Ophthalmic Solution 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 Solution, 5% Hypertonicity Eye Drops, 0.5 oz (15 mL), Distributed by : Walgreen Co…

Recall number

D-0362-2020

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 Solution, 5% Hypertonicity Eye Drops, 0.5 oz (15 mL), Distributed by : Walgreen Co 200 Wilmot Road Deerfield IL 60015 NDC 0363-0193-13