FDAClass IIMay 14, 2025

Carboxymethylcellulose Sodium Ophthalmic Solution 0.5% recall: Sterility Concern

Carboxymethylcellulose Sodium Ophthalmic Solution 0.5%, Carboxymethlycellulose Sodium 0.5% Eye Lubricant, Lubricating Eye Drops, Moisturizing, Sterile, 0.5 FL OZ (15mL) per dropper bottle, Distributed by: AvKARE, Pulaski, TN 38478, NDC: 50268-068-15.

Why was Carboxymethylcellulose Sodium Ophthalmic Solution 0.5% recalled?

cGMP deviations and lack of assurance of sterility.

What should I do if I have this product?

The recall is ongoing. Follow the firm and FDA 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, expiry: Lot 103, exp 4/26/25; Lot 104, exp 5/03/25; Lot 108, exp 6/29/25; Lot 109, exp 7/18/25; Lot 110, exp 8/17/25; Lot 111, exp 8/22/25; Lot 112, exp 8/27/25; Lot 113, exp 9/18/25; Lot 125, exp 10/23/25; Lot 130, exp 11/09/25; Lot 131, exp 11/14/25; Lot 132, exp 11/27/25; Lot 133, exp 11/30/25; Lot 134, exp 12/05/25; Lot 135, exp 12/11/25; Lot 136, exp 12/14/25; Lot 137, exp 1/02/26; Lot 139, exp 1/15/26; Lot 140, exp 1/19/26; Lot 141, exp 1/25/26; Lot 151, exp 3/18/26; Lot 152, exp 3/21/26; Lot 153, exp 3/25/26; Lot 154, exp 3/28/26; Lot 155, exp 4/01/26; Lot 156, exp 4/08/26; Lot 157, exp 4/11/26; Lot 160, exp 4/26/26; Lot 180, exp 8/08/26; Lot 181, exp 8/12/26; Lot 182, exp 8/18/26; Lot 183, exp 8/21/26; Lot 184, exp 8/26/26; Lot 185, exp 9/04/26; Lot 186, exp 9/09/26; Lot 187, exp 9/16/26; Lot 188, exp 9/18/26; Lot 189, exp 9/21/26; Lot 190, exp 9/25/26; Lot 191, exp 9/28/26; Lot 192, exp 10/02/26; Lot 208, exp 12/11/26; Lot 209, exp 12/16/26; Lot 212, exp 1/15/27; Lot 213, exp 1/21/27; Lot 214, exp 1/24/27; Lot 215, exp 2/02/27; Lot 216, exp 2/04/27; Lot 224, exp 3/27/27.

Product
Carboxymethylcellulose Sodium Ophthalmic Solution 0.5%, Carboxymethlycellulose Sodium 0.5% Eye Lubricant, Lubricating Eye Drops, Moisturizing, Sterile, 0.5 FL OZ (15mL) per dropper bottle, Distributed by: AvKARE, Pulaski, TN 38478, NDC: 50268-068-15.
Recalling firm
BRS Analytical Services, LLC
Quantity
32,876 cases (24 cartons per case)
Distribution
Nationwide in the USA
Recall date
May 14, 2025
Classification
Class II
Status
Ongoing
Agency
FDA (drug)
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