Avella of Deer Valley, Inc. Store 38 recalls Povidone Iodine, 5% Ophthalmic Solution, 5 mL per droptainer, Repackaged by: Avella Specialty Pharmacy, 24416 N. 19th
Avella recalls 5% ophthalmic solution due to lack of sterility assurance. Products repackaged by Avella Specialty Pharmacy with specific NDC and lot numbers. Consumers should check labels for affected items.
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Lack of sterility assurance.
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What happened, in plain English
Avella is recalling 5% ophthalmic povidone iodine solution that was repackaged by their pharmacy. The product lacks sterility assurance, which could lead to infections if used improperly. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/37926-avella-povidone-iodine-ophthalmic-solution-recall-lack-of-sterility.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/37926-avella-povidone-iodine-ophthalmic-solution-recall-lack-of-sterility · Updated October 5, 2026 · FDA enforcement record: FDA #D-0152-2020
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“Avella Povidone Iodine Ophthalmic Solution Recall: Lack of Sterility.” GovInfoNow, updated October 5, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/37926-avella-povidone-iodine-ophthalmic-solution-recall-lack-of-sterility. Based on FDA recall #D-0152-2020 (https://api.fda.gov/drug/enforcement.json?search=recall_number:%22D-0152-2020%22&limit=1).
Why it’s dangerous
The solution was repackaged without proper sterility checks, meaning it might not be clean enough for eye use. This could cause eye infections, especially in people with sensitive eyes or recent eye procedures.
Who’s affected
People who own or use the repackaged ophthalmic solution from Avella Specialty Pharmacy. Those with eye conditions or recent eye surgery are at higher risk due to potential infection.
How to tell if you have this one
Check for the product name 'Povidone Iodine, 5% Ophthalmic Solution, 5 mL per droptainer'. Look for NDC 42852-006-20 or lot numbers 138-20190205@3 and 138-20190705@7. The expiration dates are October 29, 2019, and November 3, 2019.
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What to do — step by step
Check Product Label
Look for the NDC code 42852-006-20 or lot numbers 138-20190205@3 and 138-20190705@7 on the droptainer.
Questions people ask
Is this product safe to use?
The product lacks sterility assurance, so it may cause eye infections. Do not use if you have concerns.
How do I know if I have the recalled product?
Check for the NDC code 42852-006-20 or lot numbers 138-20190205@3 and 138-20190705@7 on the droptainer label.
What should I do if I have this product?
The recall does not specify a remedy, so contact Avella Specialty Pharmacy for guidance.
Contact Avella
We’ve drafted a message you can send Avella to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall D-0152-2020 — Avella Avella Hello, I own a Avella that is covered by recall D-0152-2020 from Avella. 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-0152-2020 (September 18, 2019) — FDA publishes no per-recall page; this is the official machine-readable enforcement record. Search FDA recalls for D-0152-2020 to see it in context.
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 5, 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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