FDA Drug Recalls

Recalls / Class II

Class IID-0355-2020

Product

Polycin (bacitracin zinc and polymyxin B sulfate) Ophthalmic Ointment USP, Net. Wt. 3.5 g (1/8 oz.), Rx only, Manufactured for Perrigo, Minneapolis, MN 55427, NDC 0574-4021-35

Affected lot / code info
Lot#: RGD, Exp 7/19; RHL, Exp 8/19; RHB, Exp 9/19; RJF, Exp 10/19; RJG, Exp 10/19; SAJ, Exp 1/20; SAK, Exp 1/20; SAL, Exp 1/20; SAM, Exp 1/20; SBK, Exp 2/20; SEH, Exp 5/20; TCD, Exp 1/21

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
261,528 units
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-0355-2020. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.

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