FDAClass IJuly 19, 2023

Artificial Tears recall: Sterility Concern

Artificial Tears (Carboxymethylcellulose Sodium) Lubricant Eye Drops, 10 MG in 1 ml, 1/2 fl oz (15 ml) bottle, Distributed by. EzriCare, LLC, Lakewood, NJ, NDC 79503-0101-15.

Why was Artificial Tears recalled?

Non-Sterility: FDA analysis found unopened products to have bacterial contamination.

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 #: PCMI005, Exp. date AUG-2024; PCMJ001, PCMJ002, PCMJ004, PCMJ005, PCMJ006, PCMJ008, PCMJ009, PCMJ010, PCMJ011, PCMJ012, PCMJ013, PCMJ014, PCMJ015, Exp. date MAR-2025

Product
Artificial Tears (Carboxymethylcellulose Sodium) Lubricant Eye Drops, 10 MG in 1 ml, 1/2 fl oz (15 ml) bottle, Distributed by. EzriCare, LLC, Lakewood, NJ, NDC 79503-0101-15.
Recalling firm
Global Pharma Healthcare Private Limited
Quantity
400,008 bottles total for all products
Distribution
Product was distributed to two distributors who further distributed Nationwide in the USA.
Recall date
July 19, 2023
Classification
Class I
Status
Ongoing
Agency
FDA (drug)
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