Class II — Moderate risk. May cause temporary or reversible harm; serious harm unlikely.
Why it was recalled
Lack of sterility assurance: leaking containers which could lead to exposure to infectious agents.
What was recalled
Sterile Eyewash (sterile isotonic phosphate buffered saline solution), 1 oz. 144 units per box. Manufactured by Medex Cardio-Pulmonary Inc. d.b.a. Smiths Medical Company, 300 Corporate Woods Pkwy, Vernon Hills. Illinois, USA 60061 Model Number: 32-005582.
Recalling firm
Medex Cardio-Pulmonary Inc., d.b.a. Smiths Medical Company
Origin
IL, United States
Initiated by
Voluntary: Firm initiated
FDA recall number
D-0157-2018
What should you do? A recall doesn't always mean your specific bottle is affected - it often applies to certain lots only. Check the lot number on your package against the FDA notice, and talk to your pharmacist before stopping any medication.