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Lower risk Drug recall · FDA · Published December 30, 2020

Allergan Refresh Relieva Eye Drops: Missing Instructions for Use

Allergan recalls Refresh Relieva PF Preservative-Free Lubricant Eye Drops due to missing instructions for use. Consumers should check product labels for lot numbers and expiration dates.

🇺🇸 FDA recall #D-0233-2021DrugAllergan ›
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Recalling firmAllergan, PLC.5 Giralda Farms · Madison, NJ 07940-1027
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Allergan is recalling Refresh Relieva PF Preservative-Free Lubricant Eye Drops because the product lacks instructions for use. This could lead to improper application and potential eye irritation or injury if users don't follow correct usage. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/36560-allergan-refresh-relieva-eye-drops-missing-instructions-for-use.

Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/36560-allergan-refresh-relieva-eye-drops-missing-instructions-for-use · Updated October 4, 2026 · FDA enforcement record: FDA #D-0233-2021

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“Allergan Refresh Relieva Eye Drops: Missing Instructions for Use.” GovInfoNow, updated October 4, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/36560-allergan-refresh-relieva-eye-drops-missing-instructions-for-use. Based on FDA recall #D-0233-2021 (https://api.fda.gov/drug/enforcement.json?search=recall_number:%22D-0233-2021%22&limit=1).

The FDA announced on Dec. 30, 2020, that Allergan, PLC. voluntarily recalled Refresh Relieva PF Preservative-Free Lubricant Eye Drops due to missing instructions for use inserts. The recall affects 100,634 bottles distributed nationwide.

How to tell if you have it

  • Brand: Allergan
  • Product: Refresh Relieva PF Preservative-Free Lubricant Eye Drops 0.33 fl oz (10 mL) Sterile Distributed by: Allergan, an AbbVie
  • UPC: 00300236634100
  • Lots: T0392 Exp. Jul. 2022, T0843 Exp. Aug. 2022

The hazard

The hazard is the absence of instructions for use inserts in the packaging, according to the FDA.

Context

GovInfoNow's records show Allergan, PLC. has 7 other recalls on record since May 24, 2018. Other recent recalls include the Allergan REFRESH Contact Lens Comfort Drops Recall (Dec. 29, 2020) and the Allergan Skin Medica Acne Lotion Recall (July 6, 2020). Similar products have faced issues, including Clear Eyes Eye Drops (Sept. 15, 2026), TRP Gentle Eyes Lubricant Eye Drops (Aug. 20, 2026), and Rohto Cooling Eye Drops (July 14, 2026).

How to tell if you have this one

Check the product label for the lot number (T0392 or T0843) and expiration date (July 2022 or August 2022). The product is a 0.33 fl oz (10 mL) sterile eye drop solution distributed by Allergan.

  • Brand
    Allergan
  • Product
    Refresh Relieva PF Preservative-Free Lubricant Eye Drops 0.33 fl oz (10 mL) Sterile Distributed by: Allergan, an AbbVie
  • Category
    Drug
Based on the official FDA remedy

What to do — step by step

  1. Check Product Label

    Look for the lot number (T0392 or T0843) and expiration date (July 2022 or August 2022) on the packaging.

Where it went and when

Where it was distributed

Distributed nationwide.

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FDA distribution: “Nationwide.” States read from FDA’s own wording; “not listed” means the notice does not name it.

Distributed nationwide.

Recall timeline

FDA terminated this recall 2.5 years after the firm started it.

1. Firm started the recall: Dec 30, 202012. FDA classified it Class II: Jan 19, 202123. Published in FDA’s Enforcement Report: Jan 27, 202134. FDA terminated the recall: Jun 21, 2023420202023
  1. Firm started the recall
  2. FDA classified it Class II
  3. Published in FDA’s Enforcement Report
  4. FDA terminated the recall

Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.

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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-0233-2021 (December 30, 2020) — FDA publishes no per-recall page; this is the official machine-readable enforcement record. Search FDA recalls for D-0233-2021 to see it in context.
  • Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 4, 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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