US Drug Recall Register
Class II · Moderate risk Completed Initiated Jul 2, 2019 (7 years ago)

Puralube Ointment Petrolatum Ophthalmic Ointment, Sterile Ocular Lubricant, Net Wt. 1 g…

Class II — Moderate risk. May cause temporary or reversible harm; serious harm unlikely.

Why it was recalled

Lack of Assurance of Sterility

What was recalled

Puralube Ointment Petrolatum Ophthalmic Ointment, Sterile Ocular Lubricant, Net Wt. 1 g (NDC 0574-4025-11) and Net Wt. 3.5 g (1/8 oz.) (NDC 0574-4025-35), Manufactured for Perrigo, Minneapolis, MN 55427

Recalling firm
Altaire Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
NDC code
0574-4025-11
Origin
NY, United States
Initiated by
Voluntary: Firm initiated
FDA recall number
D-0358-2020

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.