Reported Sep 30, 2026 · Ongoing · Updated Oct 6, 2026
AvKare Carboxymethylcellulose Sodium Ophthalmic Solution 0.5%, Lubricant Eye Drops, Sterile, 0.5 FL OZ (15 mL) EACH,…
Sterling Pharmaceutical Services LLC
Moderate riskThis product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.What you should do
Stop using the affected lot and contact the recalling firm for the return or refund process. Check the FDA enforcement report for lot-level detail.
Firm contact: Sterling Pharmaceutical Services LLC · 109 S 2nd St · Dupo, IL · 62239-1351
Is this the product you have?
- 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 byAVKARE, Pulaski, TN, 38478, NDC 50268-068-02 (carton)
- Lot codes and dates
Lot# 3161Exp 8/2026Lot# 3245
- Expiry
3/2027Lot# 3260
- Expiry
5/2027Lot# 3298Lot# 3299and Lot# 3300
- Expiry
6/2027Lot# 3301Lot# 3302Lot# 3305 and Lot# 3306
- Expiry7/2027
- Amount recalled
- 107,377 packs
This recall covers 8 products
The agency filed one notice per product. You are reading one of them; the other 7 are below.
Where it was sold
- Nationwide
Why it was recalled
Lack of Assurance of Sterility
This product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.
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