FDA Drug Recalls

Recalls / Class II

Class IID-1320-2022

Product

GenTeal Tears, Lubricant Eye Ointment, Night-Time Ointment, Sterile, 3.5 gm (0.12 FL OZ) per box, Alcon, NDC 0065-0518-01.

Brand name
Genteal
Generic name
Mineral Oil, White Petrolatum
Active ingredients
Mineral Oil, Petrolatum
Route
Ophthalmic
NDC
0065-0518
FDA application
M018
Affected lot / code info
Part# 30065051801

Why it was recalled

CGMP Deviations: products were stored outside the drug label specifications.

Recalling firm

Firm
Mckesson Medical-Surgical Inc. Corporate Office
Manufacturer
Alcon Laboratories, Inc.
Notification channel
Letter
Type
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Address
9954 Maryland Drive, Deep Run Iii Ste. 4000, Richmond, Virginia 23233

Distribution

Quantity
40 boxes
Distribution pattern
Nationwide in the USA.

Timeline

Recall initiated
2022-06-29
FDA classified
2022-08-05
Posted by FDA
2022-08-17
Terminated
2024-02-13
Status
Terminated

Source: openFDA Drug Enforcement endpoint. Recall record D-1320-2022. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.