February 2016 FDA Recall Drug by Alcon Research, Ltd.
D-0666-2016 - Lack of Assurance of Sterility

This Class II drug recall was voluntarily initiated by Alcon Research, Ltd. on February 9, 2016 for the product Drug. The FDA reported the reason for recall as lack of assurance of sterility. The product was distributed Nationwide and the recall is currently terminated.

Recall Number: D-0666-2016

Reason for Recall
Lack of Assurance of Sterility: Some single-use vials may be filled with water rather than the product solution and the firm cannot guarantee the sterility of the water-filled vials.
Initiated
02-09-2016
Reported
02-24-2016
Quantity
12,648 cartons

Recall Profile & Regulatory Data

Event ID About Event ID
Numerical designation assigned by FDA to a specific recall event.
73275
Classification About Classification
Relative degree of health hazard assigned by FDA.
Class II - is 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
Enforcement Status About Enforcement Status
Current regulatory stage of the recall event.
Terminated
Recalling Firm About Recalling Firm
The firm responsible for the recall.
Alcon Research, Ltd.
Voluntary / Mandated About Voluntary / Mandated
Indicates if the firm acted on its own or under FDA order.
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Product Type About Product Type
Broad category of product being recalled.
Drugs
Initial Notification About Initial Notification
Method by which the firm first notified the public.
Letter
Distribution Pattern About Distribution Pattern
General area of initial distribution.
Nationwide
Termination Date About Termination Date
Date that FDA officially terminated the recall.
04-13-2017
Product Description About Product Description
Full technical description of the product.
TEARS Naturale FREE (dextran 70 and hypromellose 2910) lubricant eye drops, 1% and 0.3%, Preservative Free, 0.9 mL (0.03 FL OZ) Single-Use Vials, packaged in 60-count Single-Use Vials per carton, Manufactured for: Alcon Laboratories, Inc., Fort Work, TX 76134, Barcode 90016741106, UPC 3 00650 41636 8.

Batch or Lot Expiration Information

Lot# : KRJ006, Exp 09/17