Puralube Petrolatum recalls
The FDA has published 2 recalls involving Puralube Petrolatum since 2019. The latest was reported on 27 Nov 2019. Most were for sterility. Recalls usually affect specific lots, not every bottle on the market. Check the lot number on each recall page before acting.
Total recalls2since 2019
Last 12 months0reported
Class I00% of total
Ongoing0latest 27 Nov 2019
Recalls per month, last 24 months
click a bar for that monthSeverity split
Class I 0 0%Class II 2 100%Class III 0 0%
Why puralube petrolatum is recalled
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All puralube petrolatum recalls, newest first
2 total| Reported | Class | Recall | Company | Reason | Where |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drug | CLASS II | Puralube Petrolatum Ophthalmic Ointment recalled | Altaire Pharmaceuticals | Sterility | Nationwide |
| Drug | CLASS II | Puralube Ointment Petrolatum Ophthalmic Ointment recalled | Altaire Pharmaceuticals | Sterility | Nationwide |
Should you stop taking Puralube Petrolatum?
Not on your own. Most recalls affect specific lots from one manufacturer, and stopping a prescription suddenly can be riskier than the defect. Check your lot number and NDC against the recall, then call the pharmacy that dispensed it for a replacement.