Class II · Moderate risk Ongoing
Artificial Tears Lubricant Eye Drops (glycerin 0.2%, hypromellose 0.2%, polyethylene glycol 400 1%), 0.5 oz bottles, Mfg…
Reason Lack of Assurance of Sterility
LEADER brand Dry Eye Relief (Polyethylene Glycol 400, 0.4% Propylene Glycol, 0.3%); 0.33…
Class I — High risk. Reasonable probability of serious harm or death.
Why it was recalled
Non-Sterility: FDA found insanitary conditions and positive bacterial test results from environmental sampling at the manufacturing facility.
What was recalled
LEADER brand Dry Eye Relief (Polyethylene Glycol 400, 0.4% Propylene Glycol, 0.3%); 0.33 FL OZ (10 mL) dropper bottle, Sterile, Distributed By Cardinal Health, Dublin, Ohio 43017, Made in India NDC: 70000-0088-1
- Recalling firm
- Cardinal Health Inc.
- Origin
- OH, United States
- Initiated by
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- FDA recall number
- D-0135-2024
What should you do? A recall doesn't always mean your specific bottle is affected - it often applies to certain lots only. Check the lot number on your package against the FDA notice, and talk to your pharmacist before stopping any medication.
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