March 2026 FDA Recall Artificial Tears by Preferred Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
D-0443-2026 - Lack of Assurance of Sterility
This Class II drug recall was voluntarily initiated by Preferred Pharmaceuticals, Inc. on March 25, 2026 for the product Artificial Tears. The FDA reported the reason for recall as lack of assurance of sterility. The product was distributed Nationwide and the recall is currently ongoing.
Recall Number: D-0443-2026
Lack of Assurance of Sterility
03-25-2026
04-15-2026
720 bottles
Recall Profile & Regulatory Data
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
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.
Preferred Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
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
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.
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
Batch or Lot Expiration Information
Lot# : F1924R, F2024G, F2424E, G2424M, G2624P, J2424M
