The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Drugs)·D-0421-2020·Announced 2019-11-27

Altaire Recalls Diclofenac Sodium Ophthalmic Solution Due to Sterility Concerns

Altaire Pharmaceuticals is recalling 390 units of Diclofenac Sodium Ophthalmic Solution because the company cannot guarantee the product is sterile.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall is classified as FDA Class II, and the hazard involves a lack of assurance of sterility in an ophthalmic product, which poses a risk of harm even without reported injuries.

Plain-English summary

Altaire Pharmaceuticals, Inc. is recalling 390 units of Diclofenac Sodium Ophthalmic Solution, 0.1%, 2.5 mL. The product is a prescription-only ophthalmic solution manufactured by Altaire Pharmaceuticals. The recall is being conducted because the company lacks assurance of the product's sterility.

The affected product is identified by NDC 59390-149-02 and has a lot code of 17247 with an expiration date of 8/19. The recall covers distribution across the United States nationwide.

Consumers and healthcare providers should stop using the recalled product and contact their healthcare provider or pharmacist for further instructions. Altaire Pharmaceuticals is the recalling firm responsible for this action.

The recalled product

Product
DICLOFENAC (DICLOFENAC SODIUM)
Brand
DICLOFENAC
Affected units
390

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Lot numbers (1)

  • 17247 8/19

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 134 recalled by Altaire Pharmaceuticals, Inc. under a single FDA (Drugs) recall action. The agency files each product separately, so the size of the action is not visible from this page alone.

See all 134 products in this recall →

Same brand · DICLOFENAC