Apotex recalls 0.2%/0.5% eye drops due to potential contamination. Stop using if you have the specific batch number. No remedy details provided in official notice.
Lack of Assurance of Sterility
Apotex is recalling a specific eye drop product because it may not be sterile. This could lead to infections if used. The recall applies to certain batches with a specific expiration date.
The product may not be sterile, which could cause eye infections if used. This is a risk for people who have the specific batch number and expiration date.
People with a prescription for this eye drop product are affected. Those who have the specific batch number (VC6058) and expiration date (10/31/2025) are most at risk.
Check the product label for the batch number VC6058 and expiration date 10/31/2025. The product is a prescription eye drop with the NDC code 60505-0589-3.
Look for the batch number VC6058 and expiration date 10/31/2025 on the label.
The official notice states there is a risk of contamination, so it is not safe to use.
The official notice does not provide specific action steps beyond checking the product details.
Check the product label for the batch number VC6058 and expiration date 10/31/2025.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Apotex to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall D-0496-2025 — Apotex Apotex Hello, I own a Apotex that is covered by recall D-0496-2025 from Apotex. 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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The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official FDA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
