CVS Health Dry Eye Drops (Altaire) – Sterility Concern (2019)
Class II: A situation in which use of, or exposure to, a violative product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences or where the probability of serious adverse health consequences is remote
Class II recall indicates potential for temporary health effects.
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Check Your Product
According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Product
CVS Health Lubricant Eye Drops for Mild to Moderate Dry Eye, Sterile, 0.5 Fl. oz. (15 mL), Item #317916, Distributed by: CVS Pharmacy, Inc., One CVS Drive, Woonsocket, RI 02895
Brand
Altaire Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Not specified in FDA notice. Check official source for details.
Products Sold
Lot #: 17196 08/19 17192 09/19 17355 11/19 18024 01/20 18036 02/20 18237 09/20 18293 12/20 18105 04/20 18179 07/20 19040 2/21
Altaire Pharmaceuticals, Inc. is recalling CVS Health Lubricant Eye Drops for Mild to Moderate Dry Eye, Sterile, 0.5 Fl. oz. (15 mL), Item #31 due to Lack of Assurance of Sterility. This is a Class I recall, indicating a high risk of serious health consequences. Based on FDA drug enforcement report.
Summary derived from FDA notice
Reason for Recall
As stated by FDA
Lack of Assurance of Sterility
Recommended Action
Per FDA guidance
Consumers should stop using the product and contact the recalling firm, their healthcare provider, or return it to the place of purchase.
Verify this information on the official source
For complete details and official instructions, check the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) directly.
View official FDA recall noticePage updated: Jan 7, 2026