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Sterling Pharmaceutical Services LLC Recall

AvKare Carboxymethylcellulose Sodium Ophthalmic Solution 0.5%, Lubricant Eye Drops, Sterile, 0.5 FL OZ (15 mL) EACH, 1.0 FL OZ (30 mL) TOTAL

Updated August 20, 2026

Sterling Pharmaceutical Services LLC is recalling AvKare Carboxymethylcellulose Sodium Ophthalmic Solution 0.5%, Lubricant Eye Drops, Sterile, 0.5 FL OZ (15 mL) EACH, 1.0 FL OZ (30 mL) TOTAL. Hazard: Lack of Assurance of Sterility

Is the Sterling Pharmaceutical Services LLC recalled? Yes. This product was recalled by FDA on August 20, 2026. Details below.

What is recalled

AvKare Carboxymethylcellulose Sodium Ophthalmic Solution 0.5%, Lubricant Eye Drops, Sterile, 0.5 FL OZ (15 mL) EACH, 1.0 FL OZ (30 mL) TOTAL, 2 count Twin Pack, Distributed by: AVKARE, Pulaski, TN, 38478, NDC 50268-068-02 (carton)

Am I affected

You may be affected if you own this product. Check the brand, model, and lot/date codes listed in the recall against your item.

What to do right now

Voluntary: Firm initiated

The hazard

Lack of Assurance of Sterility

Brands affected

Source
FDA
Category
Drugs & Medications
Recall ID
fda-D-0863-2026
Classification
Class II
Recalled
August 20, 2026
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