FDA recall D-0855-2026

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 for recall

Lack of Assurance of Sterility

Distribution

USA Nationwide

Key facts

Status

Ongoing

Initiation date

2026-08-20

Report date

2026-09-30

Voluntary/Mandated

Voluntary: Firm initiated

Location

Dupo, IL, United States

Primary source

https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/ires/index.cfm?Product=D-0855-2026