Multi-event December 2024 FDA Recall Carboxymethylcellulose Sodium by Avkare
This Multi-event Class III drug recall was voluntarily initiated by Avkare on December 18, 2024 for the product Carboxymethylcellulose Sodium. The FDA reported the reason for recall as labeling. The product was distributed Nationwide and the recall is currently ongoing.
Reported Recall Events
Recall Number: D-0176-2025
LABELING: LABEL MIX-UP
12-18-2024
01-08-2025
0
Recall Profile & Regulatory Data
Class III - is a situation in which use of, or exposure to, a violative product is not likely to cause adverse health consequences.
Enforcement Status About Enforcement Status
Current regulatory stage of the recall event.
Current regulatory stage of the recall event.
Ongoing
Recalling Firm About Recalling Firm
The firm responsible for the recall.
The firm responsible for the recall.
AvKARE
Voluntary / Mandated About Voluntary / Mandated
Indicates if the firm acted on its own or under FDA order.
Indicates if the firm acted on its own or under FDA order.
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Drugs
Initial Notification About Initial Notification
Method by which the firm first notified the public.
Method by which the firm first notified the public.
Letter
Distribution Pattern About Distribution Pattern
General area of initial distribution.
General area of initial distribution.
Nationwide within the United States
Product Description About Product Description
Full technical description of the product.
Full technical description of the product.
Polyvinyl Alcohol Ophthalmic Solution 1.4%, Moisturizing Lubricant Eye Drops, 0.5 FL OZ (15 mL) bottles, Distributed by AvKARE, Pulaski, TN 38478, www.avkare.com, NDC 50268-678-15
Batch or Lot Expiration Information
Lot# : 0160, Exp. Date April 26 2026
Affected Packages Involved in this Recall
Recall Number: D-0175-2025
LABELING: LABEL MIX-UP
12-18-2024
01-08-2025
16,677 cartons
Recall Profile & Regulatory Data
Class III - is a situation in which use of, or exposure to, a violative product is not likely to cause adverse health consequences.
Enforcement Status About Enforcement Status
Current regulatory stage of the recall event.
Current regulatory stage of the recall event.
Ongoing
Recalling Firm About Recalling Firm
The firm responsible for the recall.
The firm responsible for the recall.
AvKARE
Voluntary / Mandated About Voluntary / Mandated
Indicates if the firm acted on its own or under FDA order.
Indicates if the firm acted on its own or under FDA order.
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Drugs
Initial Notification About Initial Notification
Method by which the firm first notified the public.
Method by which the firm first notified the public.
Letter
Distribution Pattern About Distribution Pattern
General area of initial distribution.
General area of initial distribution.
Nationwide within the United States
Product Description About Product Description
Full technical description of the product.
Full technical description of the product.
Carboxymethylcellulose Sodium Ophthalmic Solution 0.5% Moisturizing Lubricant Eye Drops, 0.5 FL OZ (15 mL) bottles, Distributed by: AvKARE, Pulaski, TN, 38478, NDC 50268-068-15.
Batch or Lot Expiration Information
Lot# : 0160, Exp. Date April 26 2026
