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AvKARE Carboxymethylcellulose Sodium Ophthalmic Recall

Carboxymethylcellulose Sodium Ophthalmic Solution 0

AvKARE · Pulaski, TN

Risk level
Class III
Reported by FDA
Jan 8, 2025
Recall ID
D-0175-2025
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Summary

AvKARE recalled Carboxymethylcellulose Sodium Ophthalmic starting Dec 18, 2024. The FDA classified it as Class III (unlikely to cause harm) and published enforcement report D-0175-2025 on Jan 8, 2025. Reason: LABELING: LABEL MIX-UP. Status: Ongoing.

Why it was recalled

LABELING: LABEL MIX-UP

Product description

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

Lot numbers, UPCs & expiration codes

Lot #: 0160, Exp. Date April 26 2026

Where it was sold

Nationwide within the United States

What to do if you have this product

  • Compare the lot number and expiration date on your package with the codes above.
  • Don't stop taking a prescription medicine on your own. Call your pharmacist or doctor; they can confirm whether your supply is affected and arrange a replacement.
  • If you have symptoms you think are related, contact your doctor. In an emergency call 911.
  • Report side effects to FDA MedWatch at 1-800-FDA-1088.

Recall details

Recall number
D-0175-2025
Classification
Class III
Status
Ongoing
Recall initiated
Dec 18, 2024
FDA report date
Jan 8, 2025
Quantity
16,677 cartons
Recall type
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Recalling firm
AvKARE

Original FDA data

Every field from FDA enforcement report D-0175-2025, exactly as published.

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City
Pulaski
State
TN
Status
Ongoing
Country
United States
Event ID
96032
Address
615 N 1st St
Code information
Lot #: 0160, Exp. Date April 26 2026
Postal code
38478-2403
Report date
Jan 8, 2025
Product type
Drugs
Recall number
D-0175-2025
Classification
Class III
Recalling firm
AvKARE
Product quantity
16,677 cartons
Reason for recall
LABELING: LABEL MIX-UP
Voluntary / mandated
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Product description
Carboxymethylcellulose Sodium Ophthalmic Solution 0.5% Moisturizing Lubricant Eye Drops, 0.5 FL OZ (15 mL) bottles, Distributed by: AvKARE, Pulaski, TN, 38478, NDC 50268-068-15.
Distribution pattern
Nationwide within the United States
Recall initiation date
Dec 18, 2024
Initial firm notification
Letter
Center classification date
Jan 2, 2025

How we source this data

Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration enforcement report D-0175-2025, published Jan 8, 2025. View the source record (openFDA) · FDA enforcement reports

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