US Drug Recall Register
Class II · Moderate risk Terminated Initiated Jun 29, 2022 (4 years ago)

GenTeal Tears, Lubricant Eye Ointment, Night-Time Ointment, Sterile, 3.5 gm (0.12 FL OZ)…

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

Why it was recalled

CGMP Deviations: products were stored outside the drug label specifications.

What was recalled

GenTeal Tears, Lubricant Eye Ointment, Night-Time Ointment, Sterile, 3.5 gm (0.12 FL OZ) per box, Alcon, NDC 0065-0518-01.

Recalling firm
Mckesson Medical-Surgical Inc. Corporate Office
NDC code
0065-0518-01
Origin
VA, United States
Initiated by
Voluntary: Firm initiated
FDA recall number
D-1320-2022

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.