CVS Health Dry Eye Drops (Altaire) – Sterility Risk (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, 1 fl. oz., (30 mL), Distributed by: CVS Pharmacy, Inc., One CVS Drive, Woonsocket, RI 02895, Item #247887
Brand
Altaire Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Lot #: 17222 07/19 17386 12/19 19018 01/21 18016 01/20 18181 07/20 18104 04/20 19018 1/21
Products Sold
Lot #: 17222 07/19 17386 12/19 19018 01/21 18016 01/20 18181 07/20 18104 04/20 19018 1/21
Altaire Pharmaceuticals, Inc. is recalling CVS Health Lubricant Eye Drops for Mild to Moderate Dry Eye, Sterile, 1 fl. oz., (30 mL), Distribut 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