Class II · Moderate risk Ongoing
Carboxymethylcellulose Sodium Ophthalmic Solution 0.5%, Carboxymethlycellulose Sodium 0.5% Eye Lubricant, Lubricating Eye Drops…
Reason cGMP deviations and lack of assurance of sterility.
CVS Health Preservative Free Lubricant Eye Drops (Carboxymethycellulose Sodium 0.5%…
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
CVS Health Preservative Free Lubricant Eye Drops (Carboxymethycellulose Sodium 0.5% Glycerin 0.9%) Sensitive Solution, Item #495334, 60 Sterile Single-Use Containers, 0.02 fl. oz. (0.6 mL) each, Distributed by: CVS Pharmacy Inc., One CVS Drive, Woonsocket, RI 02895, UPC 0 50428 31010 6
- Recalling firm
- Altaire Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
- Origin
- NY, United States
- Initiated by
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- FDA recall number
- D-0378-2020
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.
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