FDA Drug recall D-0551-2018
GERICARE Eyewash, sterile eye irrigating solution, packaged in a 4 fl oz (118 mL) bottle, OTC, Distributed by Geri-Care Pharmaceuticals Cor…
- FDA Drug
- Class I
- terminated
- Published 2018-03-07
On 2018-03-07 the FDA classified a Class I recall of GERICARE Eyewash, sterile eye irrigating solution, packaged in a 4 fl oz (118 mL) bottle, OTC, Distributed by Geri-Care Pharmaceuticals Cor… by Kareway Products, citing non-sterility: confirmed microbial contamination with Achromobacter xylosoxidans.
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| Agency | FDA Drug |
|---|---|
| Recall number | D-0551-2018 |
| Classification | Class I |
| Status | terminated |
| Initiated | 2017-11-09 |
| Published | 2018-03-07 |
| Last updated | 2026-09-13 11:52 UTC |
| Company | Kareway Products |
| Distribution | US |
Product
GERICARE Eyewash, sterile eye irrigating solution, packaged in a 4 fl oz (118 mL) bottle, OTC, Distributed by Geri-Care Pharmaceuticals Corp., Brooklyn, NY 11204, NDC 57896-0186-04
Reason
Non-sterility: confirmed microbial contamination with Achromobacter xylosoxidans
Identifiers
| code_info | Lot #: 86041601, Exp 09/19 |
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Status history
No status changes recorded since RecallRadar first saw this recall on 2026-09-13 11:52 UTC. Current status: terminated.
Source
Official record: https://api.fda.gov/drug/enforcement.json?search=recall_number:%22D-0551-2018%22
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