FDAClass IIMay 31, 2017

Sato Clear recall: Sterility Concern

SATO CLEAR (naphazoline hydrochloride) Redness Reliever Eye Drops, packaged in 0.5 FL OZ (15mL) bottles, Manufactured by SATO Pharmaceuticals CO., LTD. 1-5-27 Motoakasaka Minato-Ku Tokyo, Japan, NDC 49873-044-01

Why was Sato Clear recalled?

Lack of Assurance of Sterility: Firm failed to establish an adequate system for monitoring environmental conditions in aseptic processing areas.

What should I do if I have this product?

Review the official FDA enforcement record for current instructions.

What to do with a recalled product: refunds, receipts, safe disposal and how to report a problem.

Is my product affected?

Compare the item in your hand with every identifier below from the official FDA record. Only products that match the listed product and lot, UPC or model codes are part of this recall.

Which lot codes, UPCs or models are affected?

Lot #: WXWZ, Exp. March 2019; WXTS, Exp. October 2019

Product
SATO CLEAR (naphazoline hydrochloride) Redness Reliever Eye Drops, packaged in 0.5 FL OZ (15mL) bottles, Manufactured by SATO Pharmaceuticals CO., LTD. 1-5-27 Motoakasaka Minato-Ku Tokyo, Japan, NDC 49873-044-01
Recalling firm
Sato Pharmaceutical Inc.
Quantity
4,790 bottles
Distribution
US: Hawaii, Guam, Saipan, SPI
Recall date
May 31, 2017
Classification
Class II
Status
Terminated
Agency
FDA (drug)
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