This is the second in a series of major recall announcements about ophthalmic products from Altaire Pharmaceuticals:
Which products are affected?
7 products (70 lots) manufactured by Altaire Pharmaceuticals and distributed by Perrigo have been recalled. The reason cited for the recall is "potential for nonsterility".
Click here for specific lots affected - to look up your products
| Product | Lots & expirations |
| Neomycin and Polymixin B and Bacitracin Zinc Ophthalmic Ointment NDC Number: 0574-4250-35 Package Size: 3.5 gm |
SAC (1/2020) SLK (12/2020) |
| NEO-POLY DEX (Neomycin and Polymixin B and Dexamethasone) Ophthalmic Ointment NDC Number: 0574-4160-35 Package Size: 3.5 gm |
28 lots expiring between 7/2019 and 3/2021 |
| NEO-POLYCIN HC (Neomycin and Polymixin B and Bacitracin Zinc and Hydrocortisone Acetate) Ophthalmic Ointment NDC Number: 0574-4144-35 Package Size: 3.5 gm |
4 lots expiring between 5/2020 and 11/2020 |
| POLYCIN (Polymixin B and Bacitracin Zinc) Ophthalmic Ointment NDC Number: 0574-4021-35 Package Size: 3.5 gm |
12 lots expiring between 7/2019 and 3/2021 |
| Bacitracin Ophthalmic Ointment NDC Number: 0574-4022-35 Package Size:3.5 gm |
11 lots expiring between 7/2019 and 4/2021 |
| Sulfacetamide Sodium Ophthalmic Ointment NDC Number: 0574-4190-35 Package Size: 3.5 gm |
2 lots expiring between 10/2019 and 8/2020 |
| Puralube Ophthalmic Ointment NDC 0574-4025-35 3.5g size |
7 lots expiring between 10/2019 and 1/2022 |
| Puralube Ophthalmic Ointment NDC 0574-4025-20 1g size |
4 lots expiring between 11/2019 and 11/2020 |
What should I do?
CHECK your supplies for any matches.
FOLLOW the manufacturer's instructions:
"Customers with questions regarding this recall can contact Altaire Pharmaceuticals Inc., by calling 1-800-258-2471, or e-mailing otcdruggist@aol.com Monday thru Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. ET. Customers should contact their physician or healthcare provider if they have experienced any problems that may be related to taking or using this drug product."
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