FDA Drugs recall ·
Carboxymethylcellulose Sodium Ophthalmic Solution 0.5%… recall
- Recall number
- D-0406-2025
- Date
- (initiated April 23, 2025)
- Company / brand
- BRS Analytical Services, LLC
11697 Lakeside Crossing Ct, Saint Louis, MO, United States - Category
- Drugs › Class II
- Classification
- Class II
- Status
- Ongoing
- Units affected
- 32,876 cases (24 cartons per case)
- Hazard tags
- Sterility Manufacturing practices (cGMP)
- Initiated by
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
Read the official FDA notice ↗
Product
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.
Why was it recalled?
cGMP deviations and lack of assurance of sterility.
What should you do?
FDA enforcement reports do not list a consumer remedy. Check the product codes below against what you have; if it matches, stop using it and follow the instructions in the firm's or FDA's official notice, or contact the company. If you have health concerns, contact your healthcare provider.
Product codes & lot numbers
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.
Distribution
Nationwide in the USA
What does Class II mean?
Class II means use of or exposure to the product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences, or the probability of serious harm is remote.
Source: FDA (drugs), recall D-0406-2025. Official notice. Republished from public data; RecallFlag is not affiliated with the FDA.