Mckesson Medical-Surgical Inc. Corporate Office recalls Proparacaine Hydrochloride Ophthalmic Solution, USP 0.5% (sterile), 15 mL bottle, Rx only, MFG: Bausch & Lomb, NDC
Mckesson recalls 15mL Proparacaine Hydrochloride Ophthalmic Solution (0.5%) due to temperature abuse risk. Products exposed to improper temperatures above label specs may be unsafe.
Recall notice
Temperature abuse: Products exposed to improper temperature above drug label specifications.
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What happened, in plain English
Mckesson is recalling Proparacaine Hydrochloride Ophthalmic Solution 15mL bottles that could be unsafe if exposed to improper temperatures. This recall affects prescription-only products made by Bausch & Lomb with specific lot numbers. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/32546-proparacaine-ophthalmic-solution-recall-temperature-abuse-risk.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/32546-proparacaine-ophthalmic-solution-recall-temperature-abuse-risk · Updated September 23, 2026 · FDA enforcement record: FDA #D-0661-2024
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“Proparacaine Ophthalmic Solution Recall: Temperature Abuse Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated September 23, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/32546-proparacaine-ophthalmic-solution-recall-temperature-abuse-risk. Based on FDA recall #D-0661-2024 (https://api.fda.gov/drug/enforcement.json?search=recall_number:%22D-0661-2024%22&limit=1).
Why it’s dangerous
The product may become unsafe if exposed to temperatures above what's specified on the label. Temperature abuse could affect the solution's safety and effectiveness for medical use.
Who’s affected
Prescription users of this ophthalmic solution who received the recalled bottles with specific lot numbers. Patients using the product for eye procedures are most at risk.
How to tell if you have this one
Check for the 15mL bottle labeled Proparacaine Hydrochloride Ophthalmic Solution 0.5% (sterile), Rx only. Look for lot numbers 476261, 479751, or 479741 with expiration date 3/31/2026.
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What to do — step by step
Check Product Details
Identify the lot number and expiration date on the bottle to confirm if it's in the recalled range.
Questions people ask
Is this product safe to use?
The recall indicates potential safety risks if exposed to improper temperatures, but the product is generally safe when stored correctly.
How can I tell if I have the recalled product?
Check for the 15mL bottle labeled Proparacaine Hydrochloride Ophthalmic Solution 0.5% (sterile), Rx only with lot numbers 476261, 479751, or 479741 expiring 3/31/2026.
What should I do if I have the recalled product?
The recall does not specify a remedy, so contact your healthcare provider for guidance on safe handling.
Contact Mckesson Medical-Surgical
We’ve drafted a message you can send Mckesson Medical-Surgical to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall D-0661-2024 — Mckesson Medical-Surgical Mckesson Medical-Surgical Hello, I own a Mckesson Medical-Surgical that is covered by recall D-0661-2024 from Mckesson Medical-Surgical. 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.
- Official source: FDA Recall #D-0661-2024 (September 11, 2024) — FDA publishes no per-recall page; this is the official machine-readable enforcement record. Search FDA recalls for D-0661-2024 to see it in context.
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on September 23, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the FDA notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
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