CVS Preservative Free 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 Preservative Free Lubricant Eye Drops (Carboxymethy-Cellulose Sodium 0.5%, Sensitive Solution, 70 Sterile Single-Use Containers, 0.02 fl. oz. (0.6 mL) each, Item #457791, NDC 50428 41429 3, 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 #: QHF 08/19 QHI 08/19 QLA 12/19 RBA 02/20 RCF 03/20 RCM 03/20 RDJ 04/20 RFA 06/20 RHI 08/20 RJI 10/20 RKG 11/20 RLE 12/20 SAW 01/21 SBF 02/21
Altaire Pharmaceuticals, Inc. is recalling CVS Health Preservative Free Lubricant Eye Drops (Carboxymethy-Cellulose Sodium 0.5%, Sensitive Solu 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