The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Drugs)·D-1160-2023·Announced 2023-09-27

FDA Recalls Eye Ointment Product Due to Sterility Assurance Failure

The FDA is recalling Major LubriFresh PM eye ointment due to lack of assurance of sterility. Approximately 282,564 units were distributed to accounts in Rhode Island and Colorado.

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: This is an FDA Class II recall of a sterile ophthalmic product without reported illnesses or injuries. While the lack of sterility assurance on an eye ointment presents a potential risk of infection, no actual contamination or adverse events have been reported in the source, warranting a High rating for this precautionary recall.

Plain-English summary

The FDA is recalling Major LubriFresh PM Nighttime Ointment, a sterile eye lubricant manufactured by Amman Pharmaceutical Industries. The product contains mineral oil and white petrolatum and is available in 0.125 ounce (3.5 gram) tubes with NDC 0904-6488-38.

The recall is due to lack of assurance of sterility. Approximately 282,564 units were distributed to accounts in Rhode Island and Colorado. The affected lots are 184001, 184002, and 184003 (expiration 11/24) and lots 184004, 184005, and 184006 (expiration 12/24).

Consumers who have purchased this product should discontinue use. Patients with questions should contact their healthcare provider or pharmacist.

The recalled product

Product
MAJOR LUBRIFRESH PM (MINERAL OIL AND WHITE PETROLATUM)
Brand
MAJOR LUBRIFRESH PM
Manufacturer
AMMAN PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRIES
Hazard
  • lack-of-sterility
  • infection-risk

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 (6)

  • Lot: 184001 EXP: 11/24
  • 184002 EXP: 11/24
  • 184003 EXP: 11/24
  • Lot: 184004 EXP: 12/24
  • Lot: 184005 EXP: 12/24
  • Lot:184006 EXP:12/24

UPCs (1)

  • 0309046488385

Distribution

Distributed in 2 states:

  • CO
  • RI