FDA-Drug2026-04-15Class IIPROCESSING DEFECT
Preferred Pharmaceuticals Artificial Tears Lubricant Eye Drops recalled for sterility concerns
OTHERNationwide distribution
Stop using Preferred Pharmaceuticals Artificial Tears
Preferred Pharmaceuticals' Artificial Tears Lubricant Eye Drops in 0.5 oz bottles may not be sterile due to a manufacturing issue. The FDA is recalling specific lots because sterility cannot be assured. No injuries have been reported.
- Check if your eye drops match lot numbers F1924R, F2024G, F2424E, G2424M, G2624P, or J2424M
- Stop using the product if it matches one of these lots
- Discard the affected bottles safely
- Contact your pharmacy or doctor if you have used this product and experience eye irritation or infection
Hazard
Lack of Assurance of Sterility
Sold states
Nationwide within the United States
Affected count
720 bottles
Manufactured in
1250 N Lakeview Ave Ste O, Anaheim, CA, United States
Products
Artificial Tears Lubricant Eye Drops (glycerin 0.2%, hypromellose 0.2%, polyethylene glycol 400 1%), 0.5 oz bottles, Mfg: Geri-Care; Brooklyn, New York NDC 68788-7266-0
Official notice
https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/ires/index.cfm?Product=D-0443-2026Don't want to check this manually?
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