FDA Drug Recalls

Recalls / Class I

Class ID-0131-2024

Class I— FDA's most serious classification, issued when there is a reasonable probability that use of or exposure to the drug will cause serious adverse health consequences or death.

Product

LEADER brand Eye Irritation Relief (Polyvinyl alcohol 0.5%, Povidone 0.6%, Tetrahydrozoline Hydrochloride 0.05%), 0.5 FL OZ (15 mL) dropper bottles, Sterile, Distributed By Cardinal Health, Dublin, Ohio 43017, Made in India NDC: 70000-0087-1

Brand name
Eyes Irritation Relief
Generic name
Polyvinyl Alcohol And Povidone And Tetrahydrozoline Hydrochloride
Active ingredients
Polyvinyl Alcohol, Unspecified, Povidone, Unspecified, Tetrahydrozoline Hydrochloride
Route
Ophthalmic
NDC
70000-0087
FDA application
M018
Affected lot / code info
ALL LOTS

Why it was recalled

Non-Sterility: FDA found insanitary conditions and positive bacterial test results from environmental sampling at the manufacturing facility.

Recalling firm

Firm
Cardinal Health Inc.
Manufacturer
CARDINAL HEALTH 110, LLC. DBA LEADER
Notification channel
Press Release
Type
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Address
7000 Cardinal Pl, N/A, Dublin, Ohio 43017-1091

Distribution

Quantity
11629 units
Distribution pattern
Nationwide in the USA

Timeline

Recall initiated
2023-10-31
FDA classified
2023-12-01
Posted by FDA
2023-11-29
Status
Ongoing

Source: openFDA Drug Enforcement endpoint. Recall record D-0131-2024. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.