Voluntary recall issued for eye drops sold nationwide

A number of over-the-counter eye merchandise used to deal with dry and irritated eyes have been voluntarily recalled following an audit by the U.S. Meals and Drug Administration.

AvKARE, a pharmaceutical distributor, issued a voluntary recall discover on its web site, noting that the merchandise are being recalled resulting from “manufacturing deviations” discovered in the course of the FDA audit.

In response to the recall discover, the precise well being risks for customers utilizing the recalled merchandise are unknown, however the firm stated “deviations may lead to products of unacceptable quality, and it is not possible to rule out patient risks resulting from use of these products.”

ABC Information has reached out to AvKARE for additional info.

Here’s what to know concerning the merchandise being recalled and what customers can do.

What merchandise are being recalled?

Each the FDA and AvKARE have detailed info on their web sites concerning the merchandise being voluntarily recalled.

The FDA’s website additionally lists the variety of instances concerned within the recall:

• 13,872 instances of Synthetic Tears Ophthalmic Resolution (Nationwide Drug Code: 50268-043-15)

• 1,610 instances of Carboxymethylcellulose Sodium Ophthalmic Gel 1% (Nationwide Drug Code: 50268-066-15)

• 32,876 instances of Carboxymethylcellulose Sodium Ophthalmic Resolution (Nationwide Drug Code: 50268-068-15)

• 13,104 instances of Lubricant Eye Drops Resolution (Nationwide Drug Code: 50268-126-15)

• 14,333 instances of Polyvinyl Alcohol Ophthalmic Resolution (Nationwide Drug Code: 50268-678-15)

When have been the merchandise distributed?

The recalled objects have been first shipped between Could 26, 2023, and April 21, 2025, in accordance with AvKARE.

Expiration dates vary from April 2025 to March 2027. Click on here or here for a full listing of expiration dates, lot codes and different product particulars.

What ought to customers do?

AvKARE is advising customers to discontinue use of the recalled merchandise instantly.

Are customers in a position to get a refund?

Sure, in accordance with AvKARE.

The corporate is asking customers to fill out a recall form on its web site and fax the finished type to 931-292-6229 or electronic mail it to [email protected].

As soon as the shape is obtained, the corporate will ship customers a Return Authorization Type to ship the product again to AvKARE.

The corporate says it would challenge full credit score, together with transport value, for any returns.