FDA-Drug2026-09-30Class IIPROCESSING DEFECT
Reliable-1 Laboratories Lubricating Tears recalled for lack of sterility assurance
What this means
Reliable-1 Laboratories Lubricating Tears eye drops may not be sterile due to manufacturing or quality control issues. The FDA is recalling specific lots distributed nationwide to ensure patient safety.
- Check if you own Reliable-1 Lubricating Tears (0.5 FL OZ bottles) with lot numbers 3171, 3174, 3275, or 3304.
- Do not use the product if you have one of the affected lots.
- Contact your pharmacy or healthcare provider for a replacement or alternative eye drops.
- Visit www.reliable1labs.com or contact the distributor for more information.
The agency's original wording
Hazard
Lack of Assurance of Sterility
Intended for
All ages
Illnesses reported
None reported
Sold states
USA Nationwide
Affected count
47616 bottles
Manufactured in
109 S 2nd St, Dupo, IL, United States
Products
Reliable-1 Laboratories Lubricating Tears, Sterile, 0.5 FL OZ (15 mL) bottles, Distributed by: Reliable-1 Laboratories LLC, Valley Stream, NY, 11580, www.reliable1labs.com, NDC 69618-076-55.
Official notice
https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/ires/index.cfm?Product=D-0859-2026More Sterling Pharmaceutical Services recalls
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