Preferred Pharmaceuticals recalls 0.5 oz artificial tears eye drops with glycerin and polyethylene glycol due to lack of sterility assurance. Consumers should contact the company for details on affected lots.
Lack of Assurance of Sterility
Preferred Pharmaceuticals is recalling certain artificial tears eye drops because they may not be sterile. This could lead to infections if used improperly. Affected products include specific lot numbers and sizes.
The eye drops may not be sterile, which could cause infections if used. This is a risk for people who need frequent eye lubrication, such as those with dry eyes or after eye surgery.
People who own or use the recalled artificial tears eye drops are affected. Those with eye conditions requiring frequent lubrication are at slightly higher risk.
Check for 0.5 oz bottles labeled with glycerin 0.2%, hypromellose 0.2%, and polyethylene glycol 400 1%. Affected lots include F1924R, F2024G, F2424E, G2424M, G2624P, and J2424M.
Look for the lot numbers F1924R, F2024G, F2424E, G2424M, G2624P, or J2424M on the bottle.
The recall states there is a lack of assurance of sterility, so they may not be safe. Do not use the recalled products.
The recall does not specify a remedy, so contact Preferred Pharmaceuticals for details.
Affected lot numbers are F1924R, F2024G, F2424E, G2424M, G2624P, and J2424M.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Preferred Pharmaceuticals to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall D-0443-2026 — Preferred Pharmaceuticals Preferred Pharmaceuticals Hello, I own a Preferred Pharmaceuticals that is covered by recall D-0443-2026 from Preferred Pharmaceuticals. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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