PlainRecalls
FDA Drug Moderate Class II Terminated

Sodium Chloride Hypertonicity Ophthalmic Ointment, 5%, 1/8 oz. (3.5 g) tube per carton, Distributed by Major Pharmaceuticals, 31778 Enterprise Drive, Livonia, MI 48150, NDC 0904-5315-38, UPC 3 09045 31538 5.

Reported: July 2, 2014 Initiated: April 10, 2014 #D-1411-2014

Product Description

Sodium Chloride Hypertonicity Ophthalmic Ointment, 5%, 1/8 oz. (3.5 g) tube per carton, Distributed by Major Pharmaceuticals, 31778 Enterprise Drive, Livonia, MI 48150, NDC 0904-5315-38, UPC 3 09045 31538 5.

Reason for Recall

Crystallization: Crystal precipitate formation and an increase in the number of complaints associated with a gritty, sand-like feeling in the eye.

Details

Recalling Firm
Bausch & Lomb, Inc.
Units Affected
35,253 tubes
Distribution
Nationwide, Puerto Rico, Canada, and Hong Kong.
Location
Tampa, FL

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
Sodium Chloride Hypertonicity Ophthalmic Ointment, 5%, 1/8 oz. (3.5 g) tube per carton, Distributed by Major Pharmaceuticals, 31778 Enterprise Drive, Livonia, MI 48150, NDC 0904-5315-38, UPC 3 09045 31538 5.. Recalled by Bausch & Lomb, Inc.. Units affected: 35,253 tubes.
Why was this product recalled?
Crystallization: Crystal precipitate formation and an increase in the number of complaints associated with a gritty, sand-like feeling in the eye.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Drug on July 2, 2014. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: D-1411-2014.