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Altacaine (Tetracaine Hydrochloride) Ophthalmic Solution, USP, 0.5%, 15 mL, Rx only, Mfd. by: Altaire Pharmaceuticals Inc. Aquebogue, NY 111931, NDC 59390-181-13

Class I - Dangerous
💊 Drugs Recalled: July 2, 2019 Altaire Pharmaceuticals Prescription Drugs Nationwide

What Should You Do?

  1. Check if you have this product:
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  2. Do not eat it: Even if it looks and smells fine, do not consume this product.
  3. Throw it away or return it: You can return the product to the store for a full refund.
  4. Seek medical attention if needed: If you've consumed this product and feel unwell, contact your doctor immediately.
  5. Report problems: Report any issues to the FDA's Safety Reporting Portal.

⚠️ Emergency: If you experience severe symptoms after consuming this product, call 911 or Poison Control at 1-800-222-1222.

Recall Details

Company:
Altaire Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
Reason for Recall:
Lack of Assurance of Sterility
Classification:
Class I - Dangerous

Dangerous or defective products that predictably could cause serious health problems or death.

Status:
completed

Product Information

Full Description:

Altacaine (Tetracaine Hydrochloride) Ophthalmic Solution, USP, 0.5%, 15 mL, Rx only, Mfd. by: Altaire Pharmaceuticals Inc. Aquebogue, NY 111931, NDC 59390-181-13

Product Codes/Lot Numbers:

17205 07/19 08/31/2017 17206 07/19 09/13/2017 17271 09/19 11/08/2017 18003 01/20 03/06/2018 18097 04/20 05/11/2018 18166 07/20 07/26/2018 18227 09/20 10/05/2018 18246 10/20 11/16/2018 18317 12/20 12/18/2018 19080 03/21 04/22/2019 19106 04/21

Official Source

Always verify recall information with the official FDA source:

View on FDA.gov

FDA Recall Number: D-0415-2020

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