Sterling Pharmaceutical Services LLC recalls AvKare Carboxymethylcellulose Sodium Ophthalmic Solution 0.5%
- Recalling company
- Sterling Pharmaceutical Services LLC
- Product
- AvKare Carboxymethylcellulose Sodium Ophthalmic Solution 0.5%, Lubricant Eye Drops, Sterile, 0.5 FL OZ (15 mL) bottle, Distributed by: AVKARE, Pulaski, TN, 38478, NDC 50268-068-15
- Reason
- Lack of Assurance of Sterility
- Classification
- Class II – may cause temporary or medically reversible health consequences
- Recall date
- Aug 20, 2026
- Reported
- Sep 30, 2026
- Distribution
- USA Nationwide
- Status
- Ongoing
- Quantity
- 12,864 packs
- Lot / codes
- Lot# 3161, Exp 8/2026, Lot# 3245, Expiry: 3/2027; Lot# 3260, Expiry: 5/2027; Lot# 3298, Lot# 3299, and Lot# 3300, Expiry: 6/2027; Lot# 3301, Lot# 3302, Lot# 3305 and Lot# 3306, Expiry: 7/2027
- Company location
- Dupo, IL
- Recall type
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Recall number
- D-0855-2026
- Agency
- U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
View official FDA notice ↗ Search recall number D-0855-2026 in the FDA Enforcement Report. Also see FDA recall press releases.
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