The Recall Desk
SevereFDA (Drugs)·D-0431-2020·Announced 2019-11-27

Altaire Pharmaceuticals Recalls iSolutions Nano Tears Eye Drops for Sterility Concerns

Altaire Pharmaceuticals is recalling iSolutions Nano Tears MXP Forte eye drops due to a lack of assurance of sterility. The recall covers 48,973 units distributed nationwide.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall is classified as FDA Class II. Per the rubric, FDA Class II recalls involving significant injury/property-damage reports or structural defects are rated Severe (4). While no specific injuries are reported in the text, the 'lack of assurance of sterility' in an ophthalmic product represents a significant risk of serious infection, aligning with the Severe criteria for high-risk pathogens or significant injury potential.

Plain-English summary

Altaire Pharmaceuticals, Inc. is recalling iSolutions Nano Tears MXP Forte Clear Emollient Lubricant Gel Drops Preservative Free (NDC 59390-147-56). The recall is being conducted because of a lack of assurance of sterility in the product.

The affected product consists of 0.6 mL x 32 ct vials. A total of 48,973 units were distributed nationwide in the United States. The recall notice lists the following codes: RGK 7/19, SDA 4/20, SFH 6/20, and TAN 1/21.

Consumers should stop using the recalled eye drops and contact their healthcare provider or the manufacturer for further instructions. The FDA has classified this recall as Class II, indicating that use of, or exposure to, the violative product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences.

The recalled product

Product
iSolutions Nano Tears MXP Forte Clear Emollient Lubricant Gel Drops Preservative Free, Product Size: 0.6 mL x 32 ct, Mfd. By: by Altaire Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Aquebogue, NY 11931, NDC 59390-147-56
Affected units
48,973

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)

  • RGK 7/19 SDA 4/20 SFH 6/20 TAN 1/21

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 →