Altaire Pharmaceuticals, Inc.: Veterinary Ophthalmic Ointments Recalled for Lack of Sterility

Agency Publication Date: November 25, 2019

Summary

Altaire Pharmaceuticals is recalling approximately 2,994,202 units of Dechra Vetropolycin and Puralube veterinary ophthalmic ointments. These products are being recalled because they lack sterility assurance, which means the ointment intended for use in an animal's eyes may contain contaminants. Owners should contact their veterinarian or pharmacist for guidance regarding any affected product and can return it to the place of purchase for a refund.

Risk

A lack of sterility in an eye medication means the product could be contaminated with microorganisms, which can lead to serious eye infections or further injury in animals being treated for eye conditions.

What You Should Do

Check your animal's medication for Dechra Vetropolycin Veterinary Ophthalmic Ointment (NDC 17033-028-38), Dechra Vetropolycin HC (NDC 17033-030-88), or Dechra Puralube Vet Ointment (17033-211-38).
Verify the lot number and expiration date on the product tube or packaging. For Vetropolycin, look for 29 specific lots including 17245/RHG (08/19) through 19097/TDA (04/21). For Vetropolycin HC, look for 10 lots including 17243/RHF (08/19) through 19118/TDK (04/21). For Puralube, look for 21 lots including 17246/RHH (08/19) through 19097/TDA (04/21).
Stop using the recalled ointment on your pet or animal immediately if it matches the affected lot numbers and expiration dates.
Contact your veterinarian or pharmacist for guidance on alternative treatments and to report any adverse health issues your animal may have experienced.
Return any unused portions of the recalled medication to the pharmacy or place of purchase for a refund.
Contact Altaire Pharmaceuticals, Inc. at 311 W Ln, PO Box 849, Aquebogue, New York, 11931-0849 for further information regarding the recall.
For additional questions, contact the FDA at 1-888-INFO-FDA (1-888-463-6332).

Your Remedy Options

Full Refund

Contact healthcare provider or pharmacist for guidance. Return any unused product to the pharmacy for a refund.

How to: Contact your veterinarian or pharmacist for guidance. Return any unused product to the place of purchase for a refund.

Affected Products

Product: Dechra Vetropolycin Veterinary Ophthalmic Ointment (3.5 g / 1/8 oz)

Model:

NDC 17033-028-38

Lot Numbers:

17245/RHG (Exp 08/19)

17246/RHH (Exp 08/19)

17265/RHQ (Exp 09/19)

17305/RJE (Exp 10/19)

17329/RKD (Exp 11/19)

17330/RKE (Exp 11/19)

17331/RKF (Exp 11/19)

17382/RLJ (Exp 12/19)

17383/RLK (Exp 12/19)

18010/SAF (Exp 01/20)

18011/SAG (Exp 01/20)

18233/SIG (Exp 09/20)

18234/SIH (Exp 09/20)

18270/SKA (Exp 11/20)

18271/SKB (Exp 11/20)

18312/SLH (Exp 12/20)

18313/SLI (Exp 12/20)

19019/TAI (Exp 01/21)

19020/TAJ (Exp 01/21)

19024/TAL (Exp 01/21)

19067/TCE (Exp 03/21)

19097/TDA (Exp 04/21)

Product: Dechra Vetropolycin HC Ointment (3.5 g / 1/8 oz)

Model:

NDC 17033-030-88

Lot Numbers:

17243/RHF (Exp 08/19)

17324/RJQ (Exp 10/19)

17326/RKA (Exp 11/19)

17327/RKB (Exp 11/19)

17328/RKC (Exp 11/19)

17389/RLN (Exp 12/19)

18013/SAH (Exp 01/20)

18028/SAQ (Exp 01/20)

18039/SBD (Exp 02/20)

19118/TDK (Exp 04/21)

Product: Dechra Puralube Vet Ointment (3.5 g / 1/8 oz)

Model:

17033-211-38

Lot Numbers:

17246/RHH (Exp 08/19)

17265/RHQ (Exp 09/19)

17305/RJE (Exp 10/19)

17329/RKD (Exp 11/19)

17330/RKE (Exp 11/19)

17331/RKF (Exp 11/19)

17382/RLJ (Exp 12/19)

17383/RLK (Exp 12/19)

18010/SAF (Exp 01/20)

18011/SAG (Exp 08/20)

18233/SIG (Exp 09/20)

18234/SIH (Exp 09/20)

18270/SKA (Exp 11/20)

18271/SKB (Exp 11/20)

18312/SLH (Exp 12/20)

18313/SLI (Exp 12/20)

19019/TAI (Exp 01/21)

19020/TAJ (Exp 01/21)

19024/TAL (Exp 01/21)

19067/TCE (Exp 03/21)

19097/TDA (Exp 04/21)

Additional Information

Agency: Food and Drug Administration (FDA)

Event ID: 83632

Status: Resolved

Manufacturer: Altaire Pharmaceuticals, Inc.

Sold By: Dechra Veterinary Products

Manufactured In: United States

Units Affected: 3 products (1350276 units; 618492 units; 1025434 units)

Distributed To: Kansas

Agency Last Updated: December 3, 2019

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Summary

What You Should Do

Check your animal's medication for Dechra Vetropolycin Veterinary Ophthalmic Ointment (NDC 17033-028-38), Dechra Vetropolycin HC (NDC 17033-030-88), or Dechra Puralube Vet Ointment (17033-211-38).

Verify the lot number and expiration date on the product tube or packaging. For Vetropolycin, look for 29 specific lots including 17245/RHG (08/19) through 19097/TDA (04/21). For Vetropolycin HC, look for 10 lots including 17243/RHF (08/19) through 19118/TDK (04/21). For Puralube, look for 21 lots including 17246/RHH (08/19) through 19097/TDA (04/21).

Stop using the recalled ointment on your pet or animal immediately if it matches the affected lot numbers and expiration dates.

Contact your veterinarian or pharmacist for guidance on alternative treatments and to report any adverse health issues your animal may have experienced.

Return any unused portions of the recalled medication to the pharmacy or place of purchase for a refund.

Contact Altaire Pharmaceuticals, Inc. at 311 W Ln, PO Box 849, Aquebogue, New York, 11931-0849 for further information regarding the recall.

For additional questions, contact the FDA at 1-888-INFO-FDA (1-888-463-6332).

Affected Products

Product: Dechra Vetropolycin Veterinary Ophthalmic Ointment (3.5 g / 1/8 oz)

Model:

NDC 17033-028-38

Lot Numbers:

17245/RHG (Exp 08/19)

17246/RHH (Exp 08/19)

17265/RHQ (Exp 09/19)

17305/RJE (Exp 10/19)

17329/RKD (Exp 11/19)

17330/RKE (Exp 11/19)

17331/RKF (Exp 11/19)

17382/RLJ (Exp 12/19)

17383/RLK (Exp 12/19)

18010/SAF (Exp 01/20)

18011/SAG (Exp 01/20)

18233/SIG (Exp 09/20)

18234/SIH (Exp 09/20)

18270/SKA (Exp 11/20)

18271/SKB (Exp 11/20)

18312/SLH (Exp 12/20)

18313/SLI (Exp 12/20)

19019/TAI (Exp 01/21)

19020/TAJ (Exp 01/21)

19024/TAL (Exp 01/21)

19067/TCE (Exp 03/21)

19097/TDA (Exp 04/21)

Product: Dechra Vetropolycin HC Ointment (3.5 g / 1/8 oz)

Model:

NDC 17033-030-88

Lot Numbers:

17243/RHF (Exp 08/19)

17324/RJQ (Exp 10/19)

17326/RKA (Exp 11/19)

17327/RKB (Exp 11/19)

17328/RKC (Exp 11/19)

17389/RLN (Exp 12/19)

18013/SAH (Exp 01/20)

18028/SAQ (Exp 01/20)

18039/SBD (Exp 02/20)

19118/TDK (Exp 04/21)

Product: Dechra Puralube Vet Ointment (3.5 g / 1/8 oz)

Model:

17033-211-38

Lot Numbers:

17246/RHH (Exp 08/19)

17265/RHQ (Exp 09/19)

17305/RJE (Exp 10/19)

17329/RKD (Exp 11/19)

17330/RKE (Exp 11/19)

17331/RKF (Exp 11/19)

17382/RLJ (Exp 12/19)

17383/RLK (Exp 12/19)

18010/SAF (Exp 01/20)

18011/SAG (Exp 08/20)

18233/SIG (Exp 09/20)

18234/SIH (Exp 09/20)

18270/SKA (Exp 11/20)

18271/SKB (Exp 11/20)

18312/SLH (Exp 12/20)

18313/SLI (Exp 12/20)

19019/TAI (Exp 01/21)

19020/TAJ (Exp 01/21)

19024/TAL (Exp 01/21)

19067/TCE (Exp 03/21)

19097/TDA (Exp 04/21)

Additional Information

Agency: Food and Drug Administration (FDA)

Event ID: 83632

Status: Resolved

Manufacturer: Altaire Pharmaceuticals, Inc.

Sold By: Dechra Veterinary Products

Manufactured In: United States

Units Affected: 3 products (1350276 units; 618492 units; 1025434 units)

Distributed To: Kansas

Agency Last Updated: December 3, 2019