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Muro 128 (sodium chloride) hypertonicity ophthalmic ointment Recalled by Bausch & Lomb, Inc. Due to Crystallization: Crystal precipitate formation and an increase in...

Date: April 10, 2014
Company: Bausch & Lomb, Inc.
Status: Terminated
Source: FDA (Drug)

What You Should Do

Stop using this product immediately. Do not consume, use, or distribute it.

Return the product to the place of purchase for a full refund. If you have questions, contact Bausch & Lomb, Inc. directly.

Affected Products

Muro 128 (sodium chloride) hypertonicity ophthalmic ointment, 5%, packaged in a) 1 g tube per carton, professional sample, NDC 24208-385-01, UPC 3 24208-385-01 2; b) 1/8 oz. (3.5 g) tube per carton, NDC 24208-385-55, UPC 3 24208-385-55 5; and c) 1/4 oz. (7 g) Twin Pack, Two 1/8 oz. (3.5 g) tubes per carton, NDC 24208-385-56, UPC 3 24208-385-56 3; Bausch & Lomb Incorporated, Tampa, FL 33637.

Quantity: a) 4,165 tubes; b) and c) 844,879 tubes

Why Was This Recalled?

Crystallization: Crystal precipitate formation and an increase in the number of complaints associated with a gritty, sand-like feeling in the eye.

Where Was This Sold?

This product was distributed nationwide across all 50 states.

Affected (51 states)Not affected

About Bausch & Lomb, Inc.

Bausch & Lomb, Inc. has 9 total recalls tracked by RecallDetector.

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Data sourced from the FDA (Drug). Last updated March 26, 2026. View original report