Severity
Moderate
FDA Drug recall · Reported November 27, 2019
Lack of Assurance of Sterility
Altaire Pharmaceuticals, Inc. recalled Walgreen's Lubricant Eye Ointment, Mineral Oil 42.5%/White Petrolatum 57.3% /Eye Lubrican… - a moderate-severity action.
Walgreen's Lubricant Eye Ointment, Mineral Oil 42.5%/White Petrolatum 57.3% /Eye Lubrican… was recalled by Altaire Pharmaceuticals, Inc. in November 27, 2019. Reason: Lack of Assurance of Sterility. Check the official notice for the remedy. Verify recall #D-0363-2020 with the FDA Drug before acting.
The recall
Altaire Pharmaceuticals, Inc. issued this moderate-severity FDA Drug recall-Lack of Assurance of Sterility.
Sourced from official FDA Drug enforcement records. Verify recall #D-0363-2020 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.
This FDA Drug action (record #D-0363-2020) was formally reported on November 27, 2019, with the manufacturer initiating the action on July 2, 2019. It is classified under Moderate severity (Class II), with a current status of Completed. Altaire Pharmaceuticals, Inc. is listed as the recalling firm, operating out of Aquebogue, NY. Federal records list the affected scope as 45672 units.
The documented reason for this recall is: Lack of Assurance of Sterility Distribution data in the federal record shows the product reached: U.S.A. Nationwide. Distribution scope directly affects the consumer exposure window and determines whether a recall remains regional or escalates into a nationwide advisory.
Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls - clustering in a narrow category often points to a systemic quality-control or supplier issue rather than a one-off defect. Always verify the recall number against the official agency record before acting.
Where this recall sits in its category - 2,002 dietary supplements recalls on record
Of 101,704 recalls in the database, 24,878 are high severity, 72,426 moderate, and 4,400 low. This recall is classified moderate severity.
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Severity
Moderate
Affected scope
45672 units
Related Recalls
6
0 from same agency
Walgreen's Lubricant Eye Ointment, Mineral Oil 42.5%/White Petrolatum 57.3% /Eye Lubricant, Net Wt. 0.125 oz. (3.5g), Distributed by: Walgreen Co., 200 Wilmot Rd, Deerfield, IL 60015, Item #801486, NDC 0363-0191-50
Lack of Assurance of Sterility
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Food and Drug Administration |
| Severity class | Moderate (Class II) |
| Status | Completed |
| Recall number | D-0363-2020 |
| Date reported | November 27, 2019 |
| Date initiated | July 2, 2019 |
| Recalling firm | Altaire Pharmaceuticals, Inc. |
| Firm location | Aquebogue, NY |
| Affected scope | 45672 units |
| Distribution | U.S.A. Nationwide |
Profile values are sourced directly from the official FDA Drug enforcement record. Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
What to do with this recall
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