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

CVS Health Lubricant Eye Ointment Sensitive Formula, Item#: 247885, 3.5 gram…

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 Lubricant Eye Ointment Sensitive Formula, Item#: 247885, 3.5 gram, Distributed by: CVS Pharmacy Inc., One CVS Drive, Woonsocket, RI 02895

Recalling firm
Altaire Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
Origin
NY, United States
Initiated by
Voluntary: Firm initiated
FDA recall number
D-0395-2020

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.