Why it was recalled
cGMP deviations and lack of assurance of sterility.
Product description
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.
Lot numbers, UPCs & expiration codes
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.
Where it was sold
Nationwide in the USA
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-0406-2025
- Classification
- Class II
- Status
- Ongoing
- Recall initiated
- Apr 23, 2025
- FDA report date
- May 14, 2025
- Quantity
- 32,876 cases (24 cartons per case)
- Recall type
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Recalling firm
- BRS Analytical Services, LLC
Original FDA data
Every field from FDA enforcement report D-0406-2025, exactly as published.
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- City
- Saint Louis
- State
- MO
- Status
- Ongoing
- Country
- United States
- Event ID
- 96741
- Address
- 11697 Lakeside Crossing Ct
- Code information
- 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.
- Postal code
- 63146-8606
- Report date
- May 14, 2025
- Product type
- Drugs
- Recall number
- D-0406-2025
- Classification
- Class II
- Recalling firm
- BRS Analytical Services, LLC
- Product quantity
- 32,876 cases (24 cartons per case)
- Reason for recall
- cGMP deviations and lack of assurance of sterility.
- Voluntary / mandated
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Product description
- 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.
- Distribution pattern
- Nationwide in the USA
- Recall initiation date
- Apr 23, 2025
- Initial firm notification
- Letter
- Center classification date
- May 6, 2025