Why it was recalled
Lack of Assurance of Sterility
Product description
Artificial Tears Lubricant Eye Drops (glycerin 0.2%, hypromellose 0.2%, polyethylene glycol 400 1%), 0.5 oz bottles, Mfg: Geri-Care; Brooklyn, New York NDC 68788-7266-0
Lot numbers, UPCs & expiration codes
Lot #: F1924R, F2024G, F2424E, G2424M, G2624P, J2424M
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-0443-2026
- Classification
- Class II
- Status
- Ongoing
- Recall initiated
- Mar 25, 2026
- FDA report date
- Apr 15, 2026
- Quantity
- 720 bottles
- Recall type
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Recalling firm
- Preferred Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
Original FDA data
Every field from FDA enforcement report D-0443-2026, exactly as published.
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- City
- Anaheim
- State
- CA
- Status
- Ongoing
- Country
- United States
- Event ID
- 98687
- Address
- 1250 N Lakeview Ave Ste O
- Code information
- Lot #: F1924R, F2024G, F2424E, G2424M, G2624P, J2424M
- Postal code
- 92807-1801
- Report date
- Apr 15, 2026
- Product type
- Drugs
- Recall number
- D-0443-2026
- Classification
- Class II
- Recalling firm
- Preferred Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
- Product quantity
- 720 bottles
- Reason for recall
- Lack of Assurance of Sterility
- Voluntary / mandated
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Product description
- Artificial Tears Lubricant Eye Drops (glycerin 0.2%, hypromellose 0.2%, polyethylene glycol 400 1%), 0.5 oz bottles, Mfg: Geri-Care; Brooklyn, New York NDC 68788-7266-0
- Distribution pattern
- Nationwide within the United States
- Recall initiation date
- Mar 25, 2026
- Center classification date
- Apr 7, 2026