FDA Drug Recalls

Recalls / Class II

Class IID-0354-2020

Product

Perrigo Sterile Neo-Polycin HC (neomycin and polymixin B sulfates, bacitracin zinc and hydrocortisone acetate) Ophthalmic Ointment USP, Net Wt. 3.5 g (1/8 oz), Rx only, Mfd. For Perrigo Minneapolis, MN 55427, NDC 0574-4144-35

Affected lot / code info
Lot #: SEE, SEG, Exp 5/20; SIE, Exp 9/20; SKD, Exp 11/20

Why it was recalled

Lack of Assurance of Sterility

Recalling firm

Firm
Altaire Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
Notification channel
Two or more of the following: Email, Fax, Letter, Press Release, Telephone, Visit
Type
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Address
311 W Ln, PO Box 849, Aquebogue, New York 11931-0849

Distribution

Quantity
87922 containers
Distribution pattern
U.S.A. Nationwide

Timeline

Recall initiated
2019-07-02
FDA classified
2019-11-15
Posted by FDA
2019-11-27
Status
Completed

Source: openFDA Drug Enforcement endpoint. Recall record D-0354-2020. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.