Sterling Recalls Carboxymethylcellulose Sodium Eye Drops Due to Sterility Concerns
Sterling Pharmaceutical Services LLC is recalling specific lots of Cameron Pharmaceuticals Carboxymethylcellulose Sodium 0.5% Eye Lubricant due to a lack of assurance of sterility.
What this means for you
The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.
Our severity reasoning: The recall is classified as FDA Class II, which corresponds to a Severe severity score under the rubric for significant injury or property damage reports, or high-risk contamination.
Plain-English summary
Sterling Pharmaceutical Services LLC is recalling 19,284 bottles of Cameron Pharmaceuticals Carboxymethylcellulose Sodium 0.5% Eye Lubricant, 0.5 FL OZ (15 mL) bottles. The product is distributed by Cameron Pharmaceuticals, LLC, in Louisville, KY, and carries NDC 42494-448-05.
The recall was initiated due to a lack of assurance of sterility. The affected products are distributed nationwide in the United States. The specific lots involved are Lot # 3163 with an expiry date of 8/31/2026, and Lot # 3164 with an expiry date of 9/30/2026.
Consumers should check their inventory for these specific lot numbers and expiry dates. If the product matches the recalled description, consumers should stop using it and contact the recalling firm or their healthcare provider for further instructions.
The recalled product
- Product
- Lubricant Eye Drops-Cameron Pharmaceuticals, Carboxymethylcellulose Sodium 0.5%, Eye Lubricant, 0.5 FL OZ (15 mL) bottles, Distributed by Cameron Pharmaceuticals, LLC, Louisville, KY, 40245, NDC 42494-448-05
- Manufacturer
- Sterling Pharmaceutical Services LLC
- Category
- Drug — Ophthalmic
- Hazard
- Affected units
- 19,284
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 (4)
- Lot # 3163
- Expiry: 8/31/2026
- Lot# 3164
- Expiry: 9/30/2026.
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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