US Drug Recall Register
Class I · High risk Terminated Initiated Oct 31, 2023 (3 years ago)

Lubricating Tears Eye Drops (Dextran/Hypromellose), 0.1%/0.3%, packaged in 0.5 FL OZ…

Class I — High risk. Reasonable probability of serious harm or death.

Why it was recalled

Non-Sterility: FDA found insanitary conditions and positive bacterial test results from environmental sampling at the manufacturing facility.

What was recalled

Lubricating Tears Eye Drops (Dextran/Hypromellose), 0.1%/0.3%, packaged in 0.5 FL OZ (15mL) bottles, Distributed by: RUGBY LABORATORIES, Livonia, MI 48152, NDC 0536-1282-94

Recalling firm
The Harvard Drug Group LLC dba Major Pharmaceuticals and Rugby Laboratories
NDC code
0536-1282-94
Origin
TN, United States
Initiated by
Voluntary: Firm initiated
FDA recall number
D-0108-2024

What should you do? A recall doesn't always mean your specific bottle is affected - it often applies to certain lots only. Check the lot number on your package against the FDA notice, and talk to your pharmacist before stopping any medication.

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