FDA Recall Artificial Tears

The most recent Recall Enforcement Report that covers this product was initiated on June 13th, 2023 and classified as a Class II recall due to cgmp deviations: good manufacturing deficiencies related to a lack of documentation of the fill line. This recall is currently ongoing, and the associated recall number is recall number is D-0898-2023. It pertains to Artificial Tears identified by 57896-181.

Recall Number D-0898-2023

Event ID

92533 What is the Event ID?
A numerical designation assigned by FDA to a specific recall event (used for tracking purposes).

Recall Number

D-0898-2023 What is the Recall Number?
An alphanumeric designation assigned by FDA to a specific, classified recalled product (used for tracking purposes).

Recall Classification

Class II - is a situation in which use of, or exposure to, a violative product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences or where the probability of serious adverse health consequences is remote What is the Recall Classification?
Numerical designation (I, II, or III) that is assigned by FDA to a particular product recall that indicates the relative degree of health hazard. For recalls pending classification, the entry will display as "Not Yet Classified".

Distribution Pattern

Nationwide in the USA What is the Distribution Pattern?
General area of initial distribution such as states, countries, or territories. Note that subsequent distribution by the consignees to other parties may not be included.

Product Description

Dry Eye Relief Lubricant Eye Drops, (Glycerin 0.2%, Hypromellose 0.2 %, Polyethylene glycol 400 1%), 0.5 FL OZ (15mL) bottle, packaged in a) equate, DISTRIBUTED BY: Walmart Inc., Bentonville, AR 72716, 2-0.5 FL OZ (15 mL) Bottles, 1 FL OZ (30 mL) TOTAL, UPC 6 81131 36701 1, NDC 49035-280-02; b) DG health, DISTRIBUTED BY OLD EAST MAIN CO., 100 MISSION RIDGE, GOODLETTSVILLE, TN 37072, UPC 0 95072 02656 0; c) sunmark, Distributed By McKesson, 6555 State Highway 161, Irving, TX 75039, UPC 0 10939 62144 3, NDC 49348-037-29; d) TopCare health, DISTRIBUTED BY TOPCO ASSOCIATES LLC, ELK GROVE VILLAGE, IL 60007, UPC 0 36800 36100 3; e) HealthMart, Distributed by McKesson, 6555 State Highway 161, Irving, TX 75039, UPC 0 52569 13715 4; f) exchange select Artificial Tears, Manufactured for your Military Exchanges by: KC Pharmaceuticals, Inc., Pomona, CA 91768, UPC 6 14299 05620 6; g) meijer, DIST. BY MEIJER DISTRIBUTION, INC., GRAND RAPIDS, MI 49544, UPC 7 13733 29692 2, NDC 41250-718-01; h) H.E.B, MADE WITH PRIDE AND CARE FOR H.E.B, SAN ANTONIO, TX 78204, UPC 0 41220 43741 2; i) GeriCare, Distributed by: Gericare Pharmaceuticals Corp., 1650 63rd St., Brooklyn, NY 11204, UPC 3 57896 18405 6, NDC 57896-181-05

Reason For Recall

CGMP Deviations: good manufacturing deficiencies related to a lack of documentation of the fill line. What is the Reason for Recall?
Information describing how the product is defective.

Product Quantity

397,430 bottles Product Quantity
The amount of product subject to recall.

Voluntary Mandated

Voluntary: Firm initiated Voluntary / Mandated
Designates that a recall was initiated voluntarily by a firm on its own volition or after being requested to recall by FDA. "Mandatory" designates that a recall was initiated under a mandatory (statutory) recall authority, a court order, or FDA order.

Report Date

07-19-2023

Recall Initiation Date

06-13-2023 What is the Recall Initiation Date?
The date that the firm first began notifying the public or their consignees of the recall.

Initial Firm Notification

E-Mail Initial Firm Notification of Consignee or Public
The method(s) by which the firm initially notified the public or their consignees of a recall.

Product Type

Drugs

Recalling Firm

K.C. Pharmaceuticals, Inc

Code Info/dt>

Lot #: a) LT21FO2, LT21F03, Exp 6/2023; b) LT21FO2, LT21F03, Exp 6/2023; c) LT21FO2, LT21F03, Exp 6/2023; d) LT21FO2, LT21F03, Exp 6/2023; e) LT21F02, Exp 6/2023; f) LT21F02, Exp 6/2023; g) LT21F03, Exp 6/2023; h) LT21F03, Exp 6/2023; i) LT21F03, Exp 6/2023 Code Information
A list of all lot and/or serial numbers, product numbers, expiration dates, sell or use by dates, etc., which appear on the product or its labeling.

Recalled NDC Packages

49035-280-01; 49035-280-02; 49348-037-29; 41250-718-01; 57896-181-05

Status

Ongoing

View Recall Report

What is the Enforcement Report?

All drug recalls are monitored by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and are included in the Enforcement Report once they are properly classified. The FDA will determine if a firm's removal or correction actions of a marked product meet the requirements to be considered a "recall". The FDA will also determine the public hazard assessment and a recall classification will be published in the Enforcement Report.