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), 32 oz. 12 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: 32-005587
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-0160-2018
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.