As a South Carolina eye drop recalls lawyer, we want to provide some important information on a recent increase in eye drop recalls.
Four FDA eye drop recalls have been issued in the first half of 2023 for drops that treat dry, irritated eyes and increased ocular pressure. All have been linked to severe eye infections, blindness or death.
If you’ve used any of the following products, consumers are advised to stop using the following brands and return them to the place of purchase.
- EzriCare – Artificial Tears Lubricant Eye Drops
- Delsam – Pharma Artificial Eye Ointment
- Apotex – Brimonidine Tartrate Ophthalmic Solution, 0.15%
- Pharmedica – Purely Soothing, 15% MSM Drops
If you’ve suffered serious injuries using these eye drops or any other products, please don’t hesitate to contact us by phone at 864-235-4999 by clicking the button below or through our contact form.
More Info on Each Eye Drop Recall
On Feb. 2, the FDA issued a warning not to use EzriCare Artificial Tears because of potential bacterial contamination. The over-the-counter product was associated with severe eye infections in 55 patients, including one death. The infections were caused by drug-resistant bacteria.
On Feb. 24, Global Pharma Healthcare issues a voluntary recall for Delsam Pharma’s Artificial Eye Ointment. The over-the-counter product was recalled due to possible Microbial Contamination.
Apotex Corp. initiated a voluntary recall for six lots of Brimonidine Tartrate Ophthalmic Solution on March 1 due to cracks in the caps. The prescription drops are used for patients with open-angle glaucoma or ocular hypertension.
The FDA announced on March 3 that Pharmedica USA was voluntarily recalling two lots of Purely Soothing Drops. This over-the-counter product is being recalled due to non-sterility. There have not been reports of illness or infection related to the product.
Companies have a responsibility to keep their customers safe. When they fail to do so, serious injuries, including burns can occur as a result.
Eye Drop Recalls Next Steps
If you used one of these products and suffered an injury while using one of these products, we want you to focus on healing, which is why Thomas Creech Law Offices is a contingency fee-based firm. Thus if there is no recovery, then there are no attorneys fees.
For almost 20 years, Thomas Creech has represented clients in a variety of personal injury cases, including those involving dangerous products. Let us bring our many years of legal experience, wisdom, and judgment to provide insight into your potential case.
If you do suffer an injury, please try to keep the product packaging, it could help your case. When these manufacturers and retailers fail to ensure the safety of these eye drops, serious injuries can occur as a result. These eye drop recalls are the latest in a recent surge of product and medical device recalls.
Eye Drop Recalls Wrap Up
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