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B+L issues voluntary recall of certain IOLs in enVista platform
Recall follows an increase in reports of toxic anterior segment syndrome connected to implants of the enVista Aspire, Envy, and other monofocal IOLs.Products
Alcon voluntarily recalls Systane Lubricant Eye Drops Ultra PF
Late last month, the FDA reported a potential risk for fungal contamination associated with one lot of the preservative-free eye drops.Products
Voluntary recall issued for eye ointments due to lack of sterility
Four products from an India-based manufacturer were being distributed across the U.S. via CVS and Walmart.Products
Initial FDA inspection findings of recalled eye drops manufacturer indicate 14 problems
Agency reports unsanitary facility conditions and omitted/falsified contamination and sterility test results, among other violations.Products
Pine Pharmaceuticals issues voluntary recall of ocular products
Issued earlier this month, the notification includes Avastin (bevacizumab).Products
CooperVision recalls Biofinity sphere CLs in Singapore
Specific lots of monthly disposable lenses may contain foreign particles.Legal
Lawsuits follow nationwide recall of eye drop products
Over 10 cases are pending in federal courts since the initial recall in January 2023.Products
CDC reports new fatalities, vision loss in eye drop recall
Latest update includes additional patient cases and vision loss in a growing number of states.Products
Akorn Pharma recalls 70+ drugs from the US market
Company has ceased operations and shut down all facilities after filing for Chapter 7 bankruptcy in February 2023.Legal
Contamination issues reported at recalled eye products manufacturer
FDA officials uncover procedures lacking sterility measures, according to a preliminary report of the investigation.Products
Death toll rises in artificial tears recall
CDC reports two more patients have died due to infection from EzriCare Artificial Tears, among other products.Products
Nationwide recall issued for two more eye drop products
Apotex Corp. and Pharmedica USA announce voluntary recalls; advise customers to cease use immediately.Products
FDA extends recall to Delsam Pharma's Artificial Eye Ointment
Latest recall follows CDC recommendation to stop use of EzriCare and Delsam Pharma Artificial Tears earlier this month.Legal
Class action lawsuit filed against EzriCare over artificial tears
Latest filing alleges the company and other defendants, including Walgreens, violated federal regulations in distributing and selling contaminated products.Products
CDC identifies source of multistate bacteria outbreak due to artificial tears
Federal, state, and local investigation uncovers origination of nationwide infections and death.Products
Regener-Eyes launches new preservative-free bottles with backflow prevention
Company initiates voluntary recall for older bottles of Regener-Eyes Professional Strength and LITE products.Products
Genentech is reintroducing SUSVIMO implant for wet AMD in the US
Originally FDA approved in 2021, the ocular implant was voluntarily recalled in 2022.Products
FDA issues new warnings and guidance on OTC eye drops
Agency updates consumer tips and recommendations after a busy year of product recalls and warnings.Events
Top 10 Glance stories of 2023
FDA approvals and eye drop recalls … find out which news was most trending this year.Products