FDA Drug Recalls

Recalls / Class II

Class IID-0418-2020

Product

ActivEyes Sterile Altalube Ointment, Net Wt 1/8 oz (3.5g), NDC 59390-198-50

Brand name
Altalube
Generic name
Mineral Oil And Petrolatum
Active ingredients
Mineral Oil, Petrolatum
Route
Ophthalmic
NDC
59390-198
FDA application
M018
Affected lot / code info
RJH 10/20 1/10/2018 RLL 12/20 8/22/2018 SGH 07/21 8/23/2018 SIF 09/21 10/16/2018 SKC 11/21 12/12/2018 TCG 03/22

Why it was recalled

Lack of Assurance of Sterility

Recalling firm

Firm
Altaire Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
Manufacturer
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
161077 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-0418-2020. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.

Class II recall: Altalube · FDA Drug Recalls