FDA-Drug2026-04-08Class IIPROCESSING DEFECT
Rugby and Walgreens lubricating eye drops recalled for sterility concerns
What this means
K.C. Pharmaceuticals issued a recall of Rugby Lubricating Eye Drops and Walgreens Lubricant Eye Drops because the manufacturer cannot guarantee the products are sterile. Non-sterile eye drops can introduce bacteria or other microorganisms into the eye. The recall affects specific lots (SY24K01 and SY24K02) with expiration dates of 09/30/26.
- Check if you have Rugby (NDC 0536-1219-94) or Walgreens eye drops with lot numbers SY24K01 or SY24K02 expiring 09/30/26
- Stop using the product immediately
- Dispose of the bottle safely
- Contact your doctor or pharmacist if you have used these drops and experience eye redness, pain, or discharge
The agency's original wording
Hazard
Lack of Assurance of Sterility
Intended for
Adults
Illnesses reported
None reported
Sold states
Nationwide in the US
Affected count
74,016 bottles
Manufactured in
3420 Pomona Blvd, Pomona, CA, United States
Products
STERILE EYE DROPS SOOTHING TEARS (polyethylene glycol 400 0.4% and propylene glycol 0.3%), 0.5 OZ 0.5 fl oz (15 mL) bottles; a) Rugby LUBRICATING EYE DROPS, Distributed by: Rugby Laboratories, Livonia, MI 48152, NDC 0536-1219-94; b) Walgreens, Lubricant Eye Drops, DISTRIBUTED BY: WALGREEN CO., DEERFIELD, IL 60015, UPC 3 11917 20300 3
UPC codes
- 311917203003
Official notice
https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/ires/index.cfm?Product=D-0415-2026Want us to check the next one for you?
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