Drug Safety Alerts

Major Pharmaceuticals Eyewash Class I Recall

3/8/2017

On March 8, 2017, the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued a notice regarding a Class I Recall of eye wash manufactured by Major Pharmaceuticals. This recall was issued due to due to microbial contamination. Use of a contaminated product could be calamitous for any population since there is a reasonable probability of a potentially sight-threatening eye infection.

A complete list of the affected lots is provided here:

Please note: This recall was originally issued on September 8, 2016 to the retail-level. The FDA classified this as a Class I Recall on March 8, 2017.

CVS Caremark Response:

Please note: This product is not carried by the CVS Caremark Mail Service Pharmacies.

For more information about this recall, health care providers may contact Major Pharmaceuticals at 1-800-616-2471 or visit https://www.majorpharmaceuticals.com.

You may also contact the FDA consumer inquiry line at 1‑888‑INFO-FDA (1‑888‑463-6332) or visit http://www.accessdata.fda.gov/.