FDAClass IIAugust 1, 2012

Oto Ease by Westone recall: Contamination

Oto Ease by Westone, labeled as a bacteria free, greaseless lubricant. Sold in 0.5 oz consumer sized semi transparent flexible plastic bottles.…

Why was Oto Ease by Westone recalled?

Westone is recalling all Oto Ease ear lubricant in all packaging configurations and sizes due to potential microbial contamination of the product.

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?

Individual products are not identified with lot numbers. There may be lot numbers on the bottom of the bulk packaging of a twelve pack of individual products but the end user may not be aware of a lot number for the specific vial. No expiry is applied to the finished products.

Product
Oto Ease by Westone, labeled as a bacteria free, greaseless lubricant. Sold in 0.5 oz consumer sized semi transparent flexible plastic bottles.…
Recalling firm
Westone Laboratories, Inc.
Quantity
Approx 100k sold annually x 15 years.
Distribution
Worlwide Distribution - US (nationwide) and to countries of: Australia, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, France, Germany, Greece, Hong Kong, Ireland, Japan, Korea, Mexico, Panama, Philippines, Russian Federation, and Singapore, Sweden, Switzerland and Thailand and United Kingdom.
Recall date
August 1, 2012
Classification
Class II
Status
Terminated
Agency
FDA (device)
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