FDA Drug Recalls

Recalls / Class I

Class ID-0074-2019

Class I— FDA's most serious classification, issued when there is a reasonable probability that use of or exposure to the drug will cause serious adverse health consequences or death.

Product

Sinus Relief (oxymetazoline HCl) Nasal decongestant, 0.05%, 0.5 FL OZ (15 mL) bottle, Distributed by: CVS Pharmacy, Inc., One CVS Drive, Woonsocket, RI 02895, UPC 0 50428 43236 5.

Affected lot / code info
Lot: 173089J Exp. 09/19

Why it was recalled

Microbial Contamination of Non-Sterile Products: Failed microbiological testing for Pseudomonas aeruginosa.

Recalling firm

Firm
Product Quest Manufacturing LLC
Notification channel
Letter
Type
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Address
330 Carswell Ave, N/A, Daytona Beach, Florida 32117-4416

Distribution

Quantity
16 bottles
Distribution pattern
Nationwide in the USA

Timeline

Recall initiated
2018-08-03
FDA classified
2018-10-16
Posted by FDA
2018-10-24
Terminated
2021-03-30
Status
Terminated

Source: openFDA Drug Enforcement endpoint. Recall record D-0074-2019. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.