Reported Jun 20, 2012 · Terminated

Murocel (methylcellulose) Lubricant Opthalmic Solution (USP, 1%), 15 mL bottle, OTC, Manufactured by Bausch & Lomb…

Bausch & Lomb, Inc.

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: Bausch & Lomb, Inc. · 8500 Hidden River Pkwy · Tampa, FL · 33637-1014

Is this the product you have?

Murocel (methylcellulose) Lubricant Opthalmic Solution (USP, 1%), 15 mL bottle, OTC, Manufactured by Bausch & Lomb Incorporated, Tampa, FL 33637, NDC 24208-280-15

Lot codes and dates: Lot#: 467061
Exp 09/11
487551
Exp 11/11
507521
Exp 1/12
548051
Exp 5/12
132171
Exp 8/12
136571
Exp 11/12
140181
Exp 1/13
Amount recalled: 59,777 bottles

Where it was sold

Nationwide

Why it was recalled

Lack of Assurance of Sterility: Bausch & Lomb, Inc. is recalling 7 Lots of Murocel Methylcellulose Lubricant Opthalmic Solution 1% (15 mL). Product was found to be OOS for Antimicrobial Effectiveness testing (AET) at the 12 month stability time point.

This product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.

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