The Recall Desk
SevereFDA (Drugs)·D-0719-2026·Announced 2026-07-29

ROHTO DIGI-EYE Eye Drops Recalled Over Sterility Assurance Gap

Rohto Digi-Eye cooling eye drops are recalled due to a lack of assurance of sterility. The recall affects 65,219 cartons distributed nationwide in the U.S.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: This is an FDA Class II recall involving a sterility assurance failure for a sterile ophthalmic product. Per the rubric, FDA Class II recalls with potential for serious health consequences fall under the Severe category (score 4).

Plain-English summary

Rohto-Mentholatum (Vietnam) Co., Ltd. is recalling ROHTO DIGI-EYE (hypromellose 0.35%, tetrahydrozoline HCl 0.05%) sterile ophthalmic solution, 0.4 FL OZ (13 mL) cartons. The product is being recalled because of a lack of assurance of sterility, meaning the manufacturer cannot guarantee the product meets sterility requirements for use in or near the eye.

The recall includes 65,219 cartons distributed nationwide within the United States. The affected units are identified by lot numbers 4B1V, 4B1VA (expiration date 2027/01) and 4J1V (expiration date 2027/09).

Consumers who have the recalled eye drops should stop using them and return them to the place of purchase for a full refund. Healthcare providers should also be aware of this recall when evaluating patients who may have used the product.

The recall was classified as FDA Class II, indicating a temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequence, or where the probability of serious adverse health consequences is remote.

The recalled product

Product
ROHTO DIGI-EYE (HYPROMELLOSE, TETRAHYDROZOLINE HYDROCHLORIDE)
Brand
ROHTO DIGI-EYE
Manufacturer
Rohto-Mentholatum (Vietnam) Co., Ltd.
Hazard
  • sterility-failure
  • ophthalmic-risk

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Lot numbers (5)

  • Lot #: 4B1V
  • 4B1VA
  • Exp. Date 2027/01
  • 4J1V
  • Exp. Date 2027/09

UPCs (1)

  • 310742010602

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.