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FDA Drug recall D-0861-2020

CVS Health Sodium Chloride Ophthalmic Ointment USP, 5%, 3.5 g tubes, Distributed By: CVS Pharmacy Inc

On 2020-03-04 the FDA classified a Class III recall of CVS Health Sodium Chloride Ophthalmic Ointment USP, 5%, 3.5 g tubes, Distributed By: CVS Pharmacy Inc by Akorn, citing presence of Particulate Matter: Brown spots observed on the inside of the tube of product, identified as tin with trace copper, which are the base of the materials of construction….

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AgencyFDA Drug
Recall numberD-0861-2020
ClassificationClass III
Statusterminated
Initiated2020-02-21
Published2020-03-04
Last updated2026-09-13 11:52 UTC
CompanyAkorn
DistributionUS

Product

CVS Health Sodium Chloride Ophthalmic Ointment USP, 5%, 3.5 g tubes, Distributed By: CVS Pharmacy Inc. One CVS Drive, Woonsocket, RI 02895, NDC 59779-303-01

Reason

Presence of Particulate Matter: Brown spots observed on the inside of the tube of product, identified as tin with trace copper, which are the base of the materials of construction for the tube.

Identifiers

code_infoLot #:8G50A, Exp. Date 06/2021

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-0861-2020%22

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