Equate Restore PM Eye Ointment (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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According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Product
Equate Restore PM Nighttime Lubricant Eye Ointment, Sterile, Net Wt. 0.125 oz. (3.5g), Distributed by: Walmart Stores Inc., Bentonville, AR 72716, W-M item #551282425, NDC 49035-191-50
Brand
Altaire Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Lot #: SKG, Exp 08/21, SHK, Exp 08/21, SHJ, Exp 08/21, SEC, Exp 05/21, SCB, Exp 03/21, SBC, Exp 02/21, RLB, Exp 12/20, RBB, Exp 02/20, RHR, Exp 08/20, RFK, Exp 06/20, RAB, Exp 01/20, TAD, Exp 01/22, TAQ, Exp 01/22, TBI, Exp 02/22, TDB, Exp 04/22, QHE, Exp 08/19, QJD, Exp 10/19, SGE, Exp 07/21
Products Sold
Lot #: SKG,Exp 08/21; SHK, Exp 08/21; SHJ, Exp 08/21; SEC, Exp 05/21; SCB, Exp 03/21; SBC, Exp 02/21; RLB, Exp 12/20; RBB, Exp 02/20; RHR, Exp 08/20; RFK, Exp 06/20; RAB, Exp 01/20; TAD, Exp 01/22; TAQ, Exp 01/22; TBI, Exp 02/22; TDB, Exp 04/22; QHE, Exp 08/19; QJD, Exp 10/19; SGE, Exp 07/21
Altaire Pharmaceuticals, Inc. is recalling Equate Restore PM Nighttime Lubricant Eye Ointment, Sterile, Net Wt. 0.125 oz. (3.5g), Distributed b 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