FDAClass INovember 29, 2023

Lubricating Tears Eye Drops recall: Sterility Concern

Lubricating Tears Eye Drops (Dextran/Hypromellose), 0.1%/0.3%, packaged in 0.5 FL OZ (15mL) bottles, Distributed by: RUGBY LABORATORIES, Livonia, MI 48152, NDC 0536-1282-94

Why was Lubricating Tears Eye Drops recalled?

Non-Sterility: FDA found insanitary conditions and positive bacterial test results from environmental sampling at the manufacturing facility.

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?

All lots

Product
Lubricating Tears Eye Drops (Dextran/Hypromellose), 0.1%/0.3%, packaged in 0.5 FL OZ (15mL) bottles, Distributed by: RUGBY LABORATORIES, Livonia, MI 48152, NDC 0536-1282-94
Recalling firm
The Harvard Drug Group LLC dba Major Pharmaceuticals and Rugby Laboratories
Quantity
65,880 bottles
Distribution
Nationwide within the United States
Recall date
November 29, 2023
Classification
Class I
Status
Terminated
Agency
FDA (drug)
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