FDA Drug Recalls

Recalls / Class I

Class ID-0291-2024

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 Lubricant Eye Drops (Carboxymethylcellulose Sodium 0.5%), packaged in a) 0.5 FL OZ (15mL) bottles (Single Pack) (NDC 70000-0090-1) and b) 0.5 FL OZ (15 mL) bottles (Twin pack) (NDC 70000-0090-2), Distributed by: Cardinal Health Dublin, Ohio 43017

Brand name
Lubricant Drops
Generic name
Carboxymethylcellulose Sodium
Active ingredient
Carboxymethylcellulose Sodium, Unspecified
Route
Ophthalmic
NDC
70000-0090
FDA application
M018
Affected lot / code info
All lots

Why it was recalled

Non-Sterility

Recalling firm

Firm
Kilitch Healthcare India Limited
Manufacturer
CARDINAL HEALTH 110, LLC. DBA LEADER
Notification channel
Press Release
Type
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Address
R - 904 905 T T C Industrial Road, Navi Mumbai, N/A, India

Distribution

Quantity
210,192 bottles
Distribution pattern
Nationwide within the United States

Timeline

Recall initiated
2023-11-13
FDA classified
2024-02-05
Posted by FDA
2024-02-14
Status
Ongoing

Source: openFDA Drug Enforcement endpoint. Recall record D-0291-2024. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.