Drug recall: Artificial Tears Ophthalmic Solution, Dextran 70.01%/Glycerin 0.2%/Hypromellose 0.3% (Eye Lubricants) Lubricant Eye…
Class II FDA enforcement event 96741. Recall start date: . Status in the FDA record: Ongoing.
Reason for recall, in the words of FDA
cGMP deviations and lack of assurance of sterility.
Class II, in the words of FDA
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
BRS Analytical Services, LLC started this drug recall on 23 Apr 2025. The firm address in the FDA record is in Saint Louis, MO. FDA put the recall in Class II. FDA event 96741 has 5 product records. The first FDA enforcement report date is 14 May 2025. The record gives the status Ongoing.
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Distribution
In the words of FDA.
Nationwide in the USA
Recalling firm
BRS Analytical Services, LLC, Saint Louis, MO.
Recalling firm: The firm that the FDA record names for a recall.
FDA records how the recall started: Voluntary: Firm initiated.
Products
5 product records in the event.
| Recall number | Product | Quantity | Class | Status | Report date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D-0404-2025 | Artificial Tears Ophthalmic Solution, Dextran 70.01%/Glycerin 0.2%/Hypromellose 0.3% (Eye Lubricants) Lubricant Eye Drops, STERILE, 0.5 FL OZ (15 mL) per dropper bottle, Distributed by: AvKARE, Pulaski, TN 38478, NDC: 50268-043-15. | 13,872 cases (24 cartons per case) | Class II | Ongoing | 14 May 2025 |
| D-0405-2025 | Carboxymethylcellulose Sodium Ophthalmic Gel 1%, Carboxymethlycellulose Sodium 1% Eye Lubricant, Lubricant Eye Gel, Soothing Gel, Sterile, 0.5 FL OZ (15mL) per bottle, Distributed by: AvKARE, Pulaski, TN 38478, NDC: 50268-066-15. | 1,610 cases (24 cartons per case) | Class II | Ongoing | 14 May 2025 |
| D-0406-2025 | Carboxymethylcellulose Sodium Ophthalmic Solution 0.5%, Carboxymethlycellulose Sodium 0.5% Eye Lubricant, Lubricating Eye Drops, Moisturizing, Sterile, 0.5 FL OZ (15mL) per dropper bottle, Distributed by: AvKARE, Pulaski, TN 38478, NDC: 50268-068-15. | 32,876 cases (24 cartons per case) | Class II | Ongoing | 14 May 2025 |
| D-0407-2025 | Lubricant Eye Drops Solution, Polyethylene Glycol 400 0.4% Eye Lubricant, Propylene Glycol 0.3% Eye Lubricant, Lubricant Eye Drops, Moisturizing, Sterile, 0.5 FL OZ (15mL) per dropper bottle, Distributed by: AvKARE, Pulaski, TN 38478, NDC: 50268-126-15. | 13,104 cases (24 cartons per case) | Class II | Ongoing | 14 May 2025 |
| D-0408-2025 | Polyvinyl Alcohol Ophthalmic Solution 1.4%, Lubricant Eye Drops, Moisturizing, Sterile, 0.5 FL OZ (15mL) per dropper bottle, Distributed by: AvKARE, Pulaski, TN 38478, NDC: 50268-678-15. | 14,333 cases (24 cartons per case) | Class II | Ongoing | 14 May 2025 |
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Class II: The middle of the three FDA recall classes.
The event in context
- Drug events that started in 2025
- 322
- Share of these events in Class II
- 79%
- Product records in this event
- 5
- Events of the firm on the register
- 1
Official channels
- FDA enforcement report D-0404-2025The FDA record of the first product of this event.
- FDA: recalls, market withdrawals and safety alertsThe recall notices on the FDA site.
- FDA MedWatchThe FDA safety reporting program for drugs and medical devices.
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Cite this page
Recall Register. FDA enforcement event 96741. https://recallregister.com/fda/ii/96741/. Source: openFDA enforcement reports. Data through .
Sources
- Source
- openFDA drug enforcement reports
- Licence
- CC0 1.0
- Export date
- 28 Sep 2026
- Newest FDA report date on the register
- 23 Sep 2026
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Questions
- Where was the product distributed?
- The FDA record gives this distribution:
Nationwide in the USA
- What quantity of product is in FDA event 96741?
- The event has 5 product records. The first record gives this quantity:
13,872 cases (24 cartons per case)
- How did the recall start?
- The FDA record says:
Voluntary: Firm initiated
- How many drug recalls of 2025 have the same class?
- 79% of the 322 drug events that started in 2025 are in Class II.