HIGH

Artificial Tears Sterile Lubricant Eye Drops (polyvinyl alcohol 0.5%, povidone 0.6%), 0.5 FL OZ (15 mL) bottles; a) LEADER, DISTRIBUTED BY CARDINAL HEALTH, DUBLIN, OHIO 43017, www.myleader.com, NDC...

Lack of Assurance of Sterility

Quick Facts at a Glance

Recall Date
March 3, 2026
Hazard Level
HIGH
Brands
LEADER ARTIFICIAL TEARS 15 ML, GOOD SENSE ARTIFICIAL TEARS, GOOD NEIGHBOR PHARMACY ARTIFICAL TEARS LUBRICANT EYE DROPS...
Geographic Scope
1 states

Hazard Information

Lack of Assurance of Sterility

What You Should Do

Consumers and healthcare providers should stop using this product immediately. Contact K.C. Pharmaceuticals, Inc or your healthcare provider for guidance. Notification method: E-Mail

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Full Description

Artificial Tears Sterile Lubricant Eye Drops (polyvinyl alcohol 0.5%, povidone 0.6%), 0.5 FL OZ (15 mL) bottles; a) LEADER, DISTRIBUTED BY CARDINAL HEALTH, DUBLIN, OHIO 43017, www.myleader.com, NDC 70000-0011-1; b) Good Sense, Distributed By: Perrigo Direct, Inc., Peachtree City, GA 30269, www.PerrigoDirect.com, NDC 50804-110-01; c) Good Neighbor Pharmacy, Distributed By AmerisourceBergen, Conshohocken, PA 19428, NDC 24385-006-05; d) TopCare health, DISTRIBUTED BY TOPCO ASSOCIATES LLC, ELKGROVE VILLAGE, IL 60007, UPC 0 36800 09331 7; e) Best Choice, PROUDLY DISTRIBUTED BY: VALU MERCHANDISERS, CO., KANSAS CITY, KS 66106, UPC 0 70038 47008 3; f) Kroger, DISTRIBUTED BY THE KROGER CO., CINCINNATI, OHIO 45202, UPC 0 11110 38600 7; g) P, DISTRIBUTED BY PUBLIX SUPER MARKETS, INC, LAKELAND, FL 33811, UPC 0 41415 00976 9; h) Quality Choice, Distributed by CDMA Inc, Novi, MI NDC 83324-189-14. Generic: POLYVINYL ALCOHOL, POVIDONE; Brand: LEADER ARTIFICIAL TEARS 15 ML, GOOD SENSE ARTIFICIAL TEARS, GOOD NEIGHBOR PHARMACY ARTIFICAL TEARS LUBRICANT EYE DROPS, QUALITY CHOICE ARTIFICIAL TEARS LUBRICANT EYE DROPS. Reason: Lack of Assurance of Sterility. Classification: Class II. Quantity: 589,848 bottles. Distribution: Nationwide in the US

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Product Classification

Product Details

Model Numbers
Lot: a) AT24D01
Exp.: 04/30/26
AT24E01
Exp.: 05/31/26
AT24G01
+15 more
UPC Codes
70000-0011
50804-110
24385-006
+5 more
Affected States
ALL
Report Date
April 8, 2026
Source Agency
FDA - Drug Safety
Recall Status
ACTIVE

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