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6,228 FDA drug safety recalls.
FDA Drug Recall Enforcement Database
Browse 6,228 FDA drug recall enforcement actions. Each entry includes the product description, reason for recall, classification (Class I through III based on severity), recalling firm, and distribution details. Use the filters below to search by year, classification, state, or keyword.
Drug Safety Recalls
Browse 6,228 FDA drug recalls.
| Date | Product | Reason | Class | Firm |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2, 2019 | Nano Tears MXP Forte Clear Emollient Lubricant Gel Drops, Twin Pack 2 x 10 m... | Lack of Assurance of Sterility | Class II | Altaire Pharmaceuticals, Inc. |
| Jul 2, 2019 | CVS Health Preservative Free Lubricant Eye Drops Dry Eye Therapy, Twin Pack I... | Lack of Assurance of Sterility | Class II | Altaire Pharmaceuticals, Inc. |
| Jul 2, 2019 | CVS Health Fast Acting Lubricant Eye Drops Dry Eye Therapy, Twin Pack Item#: ... | Lack of Assurance of Sterility | Class II | Altaire Pharmaceuticals, Inc. |
| Jul 2, 2019 | Lubricant Eye Drops Moisturizing Twin Pack Walgreens item #: 801477, Package ... | Lack of Assurance of Sterility | Class II | Altaire Pharmaceuticals, Inc. |
| Jul 2, 2019 | CVS Health Redness Relief Lubricant Redness Reliever Eye Drops, Sterile, 0.5 ... | Lack of Assurance of Sterility | Class II | Altaire Pharmaceuticals, Inc. |
| Jul 2, 2019 | Perrigo Neo-Polycin neomycin and polymixin B sulfates and bacitracin zinc Oph... | Lack of Assurance of Sterility | Class II | Altaire Pharmaceuticals, Inc. |
| Jul 2, 2019 | Natural Ophthalmics Ortho-K Thick Comfort Gel, 15 mL, NDC 68770-143-15 | Lack of Assurance of Sterility | Class II | Altaire Pharmaceuticals, Inc. |
| Jul 2, 2019 | CVS Health Lubricant Eye Drops Advanced Relief, Item#: 563419, Product Size: ... | Lack of Assurance of Sterility | Class II | Altaire Pharmaceuticals, Inc. |
| Jul 2, 2019 | CVS Health Extra Strength Lubricant Gel Drops Twin Pack, Item#: 258587, Produ... | Lack of Assurance of Sterility | Class II | Altaire Pharmaceuticals, Inc. |
| Jul 2, 2019 | CVS Health Lubricating Gel Drops for Anytime Use, Item#: 563420, Product Size... | Lack of Assurance of Sterility | Class II | Altaire Pharmaceuticals, Inc. |
| Jul 2, 2019 | ActivEyes Lubricant Eye Ointment Preservative Free, Product Size: 3.5 gram, M... | Lack of Assurance of Sterility | Class II | Altaire Pharmaceuticals, Inc. |
| Jul 2, 2019 | Equate Eye Allergy Relief Drops, W-M item #: 567371432 Package Size: 15 m... | Lack of Assurance of Sterility | Class II | Altaire Pharmaceuticals, Inc. |
| Jul 2, 2019 | CVS Health Overnight Lubricating Eye Ointment, Sterile, Net wt. 0.125 oz. (3.... | Lack of Assurance of Sterility | Class II | Altaire Pharmaceuticals, Inc. |
| Jul 2, 2019 | Altaire Ciprofloxacin Ophthalmic Solution, USP, 0.3%, 10 mL, Rx only, Altai... | Lack of Assurance of Sterility | Class II | Altaire Pharmaceuticals, Inc. |
| Jul 2, 2019 | Equate Support Advanced Lubricant Gel Drops Multi Dose Preservative Free, 7.5... | Lack of Assurance of Sterility | Class II | Altaire Pharmaceuticals, Inc. |
| Jul 2, 2019 | CVS Health Fast Acting Lubricant Eye Drops Preservative Free, Item#: 994882, ... | Lack of Assurance of Sterility | Class II | Altaire Pharmaceuticals, Inc. |
| Jul 2, 2019 | iSolutions Nano Tears XP Clear Emollient Lubricant Gel Drops Moderate Sterile... | Lack of Assurance of Sterility | Class II | Altaire Pharmaceuticals, Inc. |
| Jul 2, 2019 | Altaire Homatropaire Homatropine Hyrdobromide Opthalmic Solution, USP, 5 %, 5... | Lack of Assurance of Sterility | Class II | Altaire Pharmaceuticals, Inc. |
| Jul 2, 2019 | ActivEyes Sterile Altalube Ointment, Net Wt 1/8 oz (3.5g), NDC 59390-198-50 | Lack of Assurance of Sterility | Class II | Altaire Pharmaceuticals, Inc. |
| Jul 2, 2019 | OCuSOFT Eye Wash Sterile Isotonic Buffered Solution, 1 FL OZ (30 mL), Manufac... | Lack of Assurance of Sterility | Class II | Altaire Pharmaceuticals, Inc. |
| Jul 2, 2019 | Altaire Goniotaire Hypromellose 2.5% Opthlamic Demulcent Solution (Sterile), ... | Lack of Assurance of Sterility | Class II | Altaire Pharmaceuticals, Inc. |
| Jul 2, 2019 | CVS Health Lubricant Eye Drops Lasting Dry Eye Relief, Twin Pack, Item#: 4953... | Lack of Assurance of Sterility | Class II | Altaire Pharmaceuticals, Inc. |
| Jul 2, 2019 | Equate Sterile Lubricant Stye Ointment, Net wt. 0.125 oz. (3.5g), Distributed... | Lack of Assurance of Sterility | Class II | Altaire Pharmaceuticals, Inc. |
| Jul 2, 2019 | OCuSOFT Tetravisc Forte (Tetracaine HCl) 0.5% Sterile Anesthetic, 0.6 mL Sing... | Lack of Assurance of Sterility | Class II | Altaire Pharmaceuticals, Inc. |
| Jul 2, 2019 | OCuSOFT retaine NaCl Ophthalmic Ointment, Product Size: 3.5g, SKU #: 777-3-77 | Lack of Assurance of Sterility | Class II | Altaire Pharmaceuticals, Inc. |
| Jul 2, 2019 | Equate Support Advanced Lubricating Eye Drops, Preservative Free, Sterile, 25... | Lack of Assurance of Sterility | Class II | Altaire Pharmaceuticals, Inc. |
| Jul 2, 2019 | Equate Restore Tears Lubricant Eye Drops Twin Pack W-M item #: 552374320, Pa... | Lack of Assurance of Sterility | Class II | Altaire Pharmaceuticals, Inc. |
| Jul 2, 2019 | CVS Health Lubricant Eye Drops for Mild to Moderate Dry Eye, Sterile, 0.5 Fl... | Lack of Assurance of Sterility | Class II | Altaire Pharmaceuticals, Inc. |
| Jul 2, 2019 | OCuSOFT Homatropine Hydrobromide Ophthalmic Solution, 5%, 5 mL, Rx only, Manu... | Lack of Assurance of Sterility | Class II | Altaire Pharmaceuticals, Inc. |
| Jul 2, 2019 | iSolutions Nano Tears MXP Forte Clear Emollient Lubricant Gel Drops, 10 mL, M... | Lack of Assurance of Sterility | Class II | Altaire Pharmaceuticals, Inc. |
| Jul 2, 2019 | ActivEyes Altachlore Solution, 15 mL (1/2 FL OZ), Manufactured by Altaire Pha... | Lack of Assurance of Sterility | Class II | Altaire Pharmaceuticals, Inc. |
| Jul 2, 2019 | Clear Eyes Redness Relief, Product Size: 15 mL, UPC#: 6-78112-25415-6 | Lack of Assurance of Sterility | Class II | Altaire Pharmaceuticals, Inc. |
| Jul 2, 2019 | Equate Support Advanced Twin Pack W-M item #: 567371433, Package Size: 2 x 1... | Lack of Assurance of Sterility | Class II | Altaire Pharmaceuticals, Inc. |
| Jul 2, 2019 | Natural Ophthalmics Cataract Eye Drops with Cineraria, 15 mL, 25 mL, NDC 687... | Lack of Assurance of Sterility | Class II | Altaire Pharmaceuticals, Inc. |
| Jul 2, 2019 | Natural Ophthalmics Allergy Desensitization Eye Drops, 15 mL, NDC 68770-120-15 | Lack of Assurance of Sterility | Class II | Altaire Pharmaceuticals, Inc. |
| Jul 2, 2019 | CVS Health Dry Eye Relief Lubricant Eye Drops, Sterile, 0.5 Fl. Oz. (15 mL), ... | Lack of Assurance of Sterility | Class II | Altaire Pharmaceuticals, Inc. |
| Jul 2, 2019 | OCuSOFT Tetravisc Forte Tetracaine HCl 0.5 % Sterile Anesthetic, Rx only, 5 m... | Lack of Assurance of Sterility | Class II | Altaire Pharmaceuticals, Inc. |
| Jul 2, 2019 | iSolutions ActivEyes Nighttime Lubricant Eye Ointment Preservative Free, Ster... | Lack of Assurance of Sterility | Class II | Altaire Pharmaceuticals, Inc. |
| Jul 2, 2019 | Equate Support Advanced Lubricant Gel Drops Multi Dose Preservative Free W-M ... | Lack of Assurance of Sterility | Class II | Altaire Pharmaceuticals, Inc. |
| Jul 2, 2019 | iSolutions Nano Tears MXP Forte Clear Emollient Lubricant Gel Drops Preservat... | Lack of Assurance of Sterility | Class II | Altaire Pharmaceuticals, Inc. |
| Jul 2, 2019 | Nano Tears TF Clear Emollient Lubricant Gel Drops Twin Pack, Product Size: 2 ... | Lack of Assurance of Sterility | Class II | Altaire Pharmaceuticals, Inc. |
| Jul 2, 2019 | CVS Health Dry Eye Relief Lubricant Eye Drops, Sterile, 1 Fl. Oz. (30 mL), It... | Lack of Assurance of Sterility | Class II | Altaire Pharmaceuticals, Inc. |
| Jul 2, 2019 | Walgreens Sodium Chloride Ophthalmic Solution, 5% Hypertonicity Eye Drops, 0.... | Lack of Assurance of Sterility | Class II | Altaire Pharmaceuticals, Inc. |
| Jul 2, 2019 | iSolutions Nano Tears MO Clear Emollient Lubricant Drops Intensive Sterile, 1... | Lack of Assurance of Sterility | Class II | Altaire Pharmaceuticals, Inc. |
| Jul 2, 2019 | Natural Ophthalmics Women's Tear Stimulation Dry Eye Drops, 15 mL, NDC 68770-... | Lack of Assurance of Sterility | Class II | Altaire Pharmaceuticals, Inc. |
| Jul 2, 2019 | Altaire Sterile Eye Wash, 15 mL (1/2 fl oz), Altaire Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Aq... | Lack of Assurance of Sterility | Class II | Altaire Pharmaceuticals, Inc. |
| Jul 2, 2019 | OCuSOFT Tears Again Lubricant Eye Drops, Net Wt. 15 mL (0.5 fl oz), Manufactu... | Lack of Assurance of Sterility | Class II | Altaire Pharmaceuticals, Inc. |
| Jul 2, 2019 | Tetcaine (Tetracaine Hydrochloride) Ophthalmic Solution USP, 0. 5 fl oz (15 m... | Lack of Assurance of Sterility | Class II | Altaire Pharmaceuticals, Inc. |
| Jul 2, 2019 | CVS Health Lubricant Eye Drops (Propylene Glycol 0.6%) Lasting Dry Eye Relief... | Lack of Assurance of Sterility | Class II | Altaire Pharmaceuticals, Inc. |
| Jul 2, 2019 | ActivEyes Preservative Free Multi-Dose Lubricant Gel Drops Long Lasting PF St... | Lack of Assurance of Sterility | Class II | Altaire Pharmaceuticals, Inc. |
Frequently Asked Questions
When a drug safety issue is identified — through FDA inspections, laboratory testing, adverse event reports, or manufacturer quality checks — the responsible company issues a recall to remove the affected products from the market. Pharmacies pull the product from shelves, and consumers are advised to contact their healthcare provider for alternatives.
The leading causes include cGMP deviations, impurity contamination (including nitrosamines like NDMA), failed dissolution or stability testing, sterility issues, potency problems, labeling errors, and foreign particle contamination.
Use the search and filter tools on this page to look up specific medications, active ingredients, or manufacturers. Each recall entry includes the product description, lot numbers, and distribution details.