Carboxymethylcellulose Sodium 0 — Class I drug recall D-375-2014
Terminated recall by Altaire Pharmaceuticals, Inc., reported 2013-12-25, distributed nationwide. Non-Sterility: Customer complaints of mold in the product after use and handling due to the fact that the pres
| Recall number | D-375-2014 |
|---|---|
| Product type | Drug |
| Classification | Class I |
| Status | Terminated |
| Voluntary or mandated | Voluntary |
| Recalling firm | Altaire Pharmaceuticals, Inc., Aquebogue, NY, United States |
| Recall initiated | 2013-09-06 |
| Classified | 2013-12-18 |
| Reported by FDA | 2013-12-25 |
| Terminated | 2014-09-30 |
| Distributed | Nationwide (US) |
| Quantity | 363,746 bottles |
| Reason classes | microbial contamination, sterility |
| Pathogens | mold |
| UPC / GTIN / UDI-DI | 00050428273647, 00681131034203, 00858961791020 |
| Lot numbers | 09/13, 11440 |
Product
Carboxymethylcellulose Sodium 0.5% Ophthalmic Solution, 1 FL OZ (30 mL) bottle, sold under the following labels: (a) CVS pharmacy brand LUBRICANT EYE DROPS FOR MILD TO MODERATE DRY EYE, Distributed by CVS Pharmacy, Inc., Woonsocket, RI 02895, UPC 0 50428 053357 7 and UPC 0 50428 27364 7; (b) equate brand Lubricant Eye Drops, Distributed by Wal-Mart Stores, Inc., Bentonville, AR 72716, UPC 6 81131 03420 3; and (c) up & up brand lubricant eye drops, Dist. by Target Corporation, Minneapolis, MN 55403, UPC 8 58961 79102 0.
Reason for recall
Non-Sterility: Customer complaints of mold in the product after use and handling due to the fact that the preservative used in the lots of Carboxymethylcellulose Sodium 0.5% Ophthalmic Solution may not be effective through expiry.
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