Official recall notice
FDA DrugClass IINotable
AvKare Carboxymethylcellulose Sodium Ophthalmic Recall (Sep 2026)
Product: AvKare Carboxymethylcellulose Sodium Ophthalmic Solution 0.5%, Lubricant Eye Drops, Sterile, 0.5 FL OZ (15 mL) EACH, 1.0 FL OZ (30 mL) TOTAL, 2 count Twin Pack, Distributed by: AVKARE, Pulaski, TN, 38478, NDC 50268-068-02 (carton)
- Recall date
- 2026-09-30
- Category
- Drug
- FDA class
- Class II
Why it was recalled
Hazard
Lack of Assurance of Sterility
Product description
Lack of Assurance of Sterility
Affected products
Lot# 3161, Exp 8/2026, Lot# 3245, Expiry: 3/2027; Lot# 3260, Expiry: 5/2027; Lot# 3298, Lot# 3299, and Lot# 3300, Expiry: 6/2027; Lot# 3301, Lot# 3302, Lot# 3305 and Lot# 3306, Expiry: 7/2027