FDA Drug Recalls

Recalls / Class II

Class IID-0356-2020

Product

Perrigo Bacitracin Ophthalmic Ointment, Net Wt. 3.5 g (1/8 oz), Rx only, Manufactured For: Perrigo Minneapolis, MN 55427, NDC 0574-4022-35

Affected lot / code info
Lot #: RGA 7/19 7/31/2017; RGE 7/19 8/11/2017; RGG7/19 8/11/2017; RGH 7/19 8/17/2017; RHM 8/19 9/14/2017; RJB 10/19 10/23/2017; RJA 10/19 10/23/2017; SCA 3/20 3/22/2018; SIC 9/20 10/9/2018; TAP 1/21 2/26/2019; TDE 4/21 5/30/2019

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
651528 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-0356-2020. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.