FDA Drug recall D-0443-2026
Artificial Tears Lubricant Eye Drops (glycerin 0.2%, hypromellose 0.2%, polyethylene glycol 400 1%), 0.5 oz bottles, Mfg: Geri-Care
- FDA Drug
- Class II
- ongoing
- Published 2026-04-15
On 2026-04-15 the FDA classified a Class II recall of Artificial Tears Lubricant Eye Drops (glycerin 0.2%, hypromellose 0.2%, polyethylene glycol 400 1%), 0.5 oz bottles, Mfg: Geri-Care by Preferred Pharmaceuticals, citing lack of Assurance of Sterility.
Read the official FDA Drug notice
| Agency | FDA Drug |
|---|---|
| Recall number | D-0443-2026 |
| Classification | Class II |
| Status | ongoing |
| Initiated | 2026-03-25 |
| Published | 2026-04-15 |
| Last updated | 2026-09-13 11:52 UTC |
| Company | Preferred Pharmaceuticals |
| Distribution | US |
Product
Artificial Tears Lubricant Eye Drops (glycerin 0.2%, hypromellose 0.2%, polyethylene glycol 400 1%), 0.5 oz bottles, Mfg: Geri-Care; Brooklyn, New York NDC 68788-7266-0
Reason
Lack of Assurance of Sterility
Identifiers
| ndc | 68788-7266-0 |
|---|---|
| code_info | Lot #: F1924R, F2024G, F2424E, G2424M, G2624P, J2424M |
Status history
No status changes recorded since RecallRadar first saw this recall on 2026-09-13 11:52 UTC. Current status: ongoing.
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Source
Official record: https://api.fda.gov/drug/enforcement.json?search=recall_number:%22D-0443-2026%22
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