FDA-Drug2026-10-14Class IIPROCESSING DEFECT
K.C. Pharmaceuticals lubricating eye drops recalled for lack of sterility assurance
What this means
K.C. Pharmaceuticals has recalled multiple brands of sterile lubricating eye drops (0.5 fl oz bottles) sold under the names Leader, Exchange Select, Good Sense, and Walgreens because the manufacturer cannot guarantee the products are sterile. The recall affects specific lot numbers with expiration dates between February 2027 and November 2027.
- Check if you own any of these eye drops by looking for the brand name and lot number on the bottle.
- Do not use the product if you have one of the recalled lots.
- Contact the manufacturer or retailer for instructions on how to return or dispose of the product.
- Consult your eye doctor if you have used the product and experience any eye discomfort or infection.
The agency's original wording
Hazard
Lack of Assurance of Sterility
Intended for
Adults
Illnesses reported
None reported
Sold states
US Nationwide
Affected count
163,008 cartons
Manufactured in
3420 Pomona Blvd, N/A, Pomona, CA, United States
Products
Sterile High Performance Ultra Lubricating Eye Drops (Polyethylene Glycol 400, 0.4% Relieves Dry and Irritated Eyes) Product size: 0.5 fl oz (15 mL); a) LEADER, DISTRIBUTED BY CARDINAL HEALTH, DUBLIN, OHIO 43017, www.myleader.com, NDC 70000-0457-1; b) exchange select, Manufactured for your Military Exchange By: K.C Pharmaceuticals, Inc., Pomona, CA 9176, UPC: 6 1429905619 0; c) Good Sense, Distributed By: Perrigo Direct Inc., Peachtree City, GA 30269, NDC 50804-160-01; d) Walgreens, DISTRIBUTED BY: WALGREEN CO., 200 WILMOT RD, DEERFIELD, IL 60015, UPC 3 11917 20167 2.
UPC codes
- 614299056190
- 311917201672
Official notice
https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/ires/index.cfm?Product=D-0009-2027More K.C. Pharmaceuticals recalls
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