FDA Drug Recalls

Recalls / Class III

Class IIID-0176-2025

Product

Polyvinyl Alcohol Ophthalmic Solution 1.4%, Moisturizing Lubricant Eye Drops, 0.5 FL OZ (15 mL) bottles, Distributed by AvKARE, Pulaski, TN 38478, www.avkare.com, NDC 50268-678-15

Brand name
Polyvinyl Alcohol
Generic name
Polyvinyl Alcohol
Active ingredient
Polyvinyl Alcohol
Route
Ophthalmic
NDC
50268-678
FDA application
M018
Affected lot / code info
Lot #: 0160, Exp. Date April 26 2026

Why it was recalled

LABELING: LABEL MIX-UP

Recalling firm

Firm
AvKARE
Manufacturer
AvPAK
Notification channel
Letter
Type
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Address
615 N 1st St, Pulaski, Tennessee 38478-2403

Distribution

Quantity
0
Distribution pattern
Nationwide within the United States

Timeline

Recall initiated
2024-12-18
FDA classified
2025-01-02
Posted by FDA
2025-01-08
Status
Ongoing

Source: openFDA Drug Enforcement endpoint. Recall record D-0176-2025. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.

Class III recall: Polyvinyl Alcohol · FDA Drug Recalls