US Drug Recall Register
Class II · Moderate risk Terminated Initiated Aug 24, 2015 (11 years ago)

FML (fluorometholone ophthalmic ointment) 0.1%, 3.5 g tube, Rx only, Allergan, Inc…

Class II — Moderate risk. May cause temporary or reversible harm; serious harm unlikely.

Why it was recalled

Presence of Particulate Matter: Due to customer complaints of small black particles, identified as part of the ointment tube cap, generated by the action of unscrewing the cap from the aluminum tube and potentially introducing the particle into the product.

What was recalled

FML (fluorometholone ophthalmic ointment) 0.1%, 3.5 g tube, Rx only, Allergan, Inc., Irvine, CA 92612, NDC 0023-0316-04, UPC 3 0023-0316-04 0.

Recalling firm
Allergan Sales, LLC
NDC code
0023-0316-04
Origin
TX, United States
Initiated by
Voluntary: Firm initiated
FDA recall number
D-1819-2015

What should you do? A recall doesn't always mean your specific bottle is affected - it often applies to certain lots only. Check the lot number on your package against the FDA notice, and talk to your pharmacist before stopping any medication.