Muro 128 (sodium chloride) hypertonicity ophthalmic ointment, 5%, packaged in a) 1 g tube per carton, professional sample, NDC 24208-385-01, UPC 3 24208-385-01 2; b) 1/8 oz. (3.5 g) tube per carton, NDC 24208-385-55, UPC 3 24208-385-55 5; and c) 1/4 oz. (7 g) Twin Pack, Two 1/8 oz. (3.5 g) tubes per carton, NDC 24208-385-56, UPC 3 24208-385-56 3; Bausch & Lomb Incorporated, Tampa, FL 33637.

Class I - Dangerous
💊 Drugs Recalled: April 10, 2014 Bausch & Lomb Other Drugs Nationwide

What Should You Do?

  1. Check if you have this product:
    Lot #: a) 179271, Exp 08/14; b) and c) 146791, 146932, Exp 06/14; 151221, 151922, Exp 09/14; 159102, Exp 02/15; 160912, Exp 03/15; 162422, Exp 04/15; 163641, 05/15; 166592, Exp 07/15; 169273, Exp 09/15; 170482, Exp 10/15; 174882, Exp 12/15; 176932, Exp 01/16; 179272, Exp 02/16; 182772, Exp 05/16; 186722, Exp 07/16; 190182, Exp 09/16; and 191631, Exp 10/16
  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:
Bausch & Lomb, Inc.
Reason for Recall:
Crystallization: Crystal precipitate formation and an increase in the number of complaints associated with a gritty, sand-like feeling in the eye.
Classification:
Class I - Dangerous

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

Status:
terminated

Product Information

Full Description:

Muro 128 (sodium chloride) hypertonicity ophthalmic ointment, 5%, packaged in a) 1 g tube per carton, professional sample, NDC 24208-385-01, UPC 3 24208-385-01 2; b) 1/8 oz. (3.5 g) tube per carton, NDC 24208-385-55, UPC 3 24208-385-55 5; and c) 1/4 oz. (7 g) Twin Pack, Two 1/8 oz. (3.5 g) tubes per carton, NDC 24208-385-56, UPC 3 24208-385-56 3; Bausch & Lomb Incorporated, Tampa, FL 33637.

Product Codes/Lot Numbers:

Lot #: a) 179271, Exp 08/14; b) and c) 146791, 146932, Exp 06/14; 151221, 151922, Exp 09/14; 159102, Exp 02/15; 160912, Exp 03/15; 162422, Exp 04/15; 163641, 05/15; 166592, Exp 07/15; 169273, Exp 09/15; 170482, Exp 10/15; 174882, Exp 12/15; 176932, Exp 01/16; 179272, Exp 02/16; 182772, Exp 05/16; 186722, Exp 07/16; 190182, Exp 09/16; and 191631, Exp 10/16

Official Source

Always verify recall information with the official FDA source:

View on FDA.gov

FDA Recall Number: D-1410-2014

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