Class II · ModerateActive recall
Carboxymethylcellulose Sodium
Could cause temporary or reversible harm; serious harm is unlikely.
Does this affect you?
Check your lot numberLot# 3161, Exp 8/2026, Lot# 3245, Expiry: 3/2027; Lot# 3260, Expiry: 5/2027; Lot# 3298, Lot# 3299, and Lot# 3300, Expiry: 6/2027; Lot# 3301, Lot# 3302, Lot# 3305 and Lot# 3306, Expiry: 7/2027
Where it was soldUSA Nationwide
Find the lot number printed on your box or bottle. If it matches — and you take this medicine — call your pharmacist. Don't stop a prescribed medicine on your own.
What happened
Lack of Assurance of Sterility
What to do
- Check the lot number and expiry on your medicine against the recall above.
- Talk to your pharmacist or doctor before changing anything — don't stop on your own.
- Report any problems to FDA MedWatch (1-800-FDA-1088 or fda.gov/medwatch).
Who makes it
Made byAvPAK
| Brand name | CARBOXYMETHYLCELLULOSE SODIUM |
| Generic name | CARBOXYMETHYLCELLULOSE SODIUM |
| Active ingredient(s) | CARBOXYMETHYLCELLULOSE SODIUM, UNSPECIFIED FORM |
| Distributed by / for | AVKARE, Pulaski, TN, 38478 |
| NDC | 50268-068-02 |
Show the full FDA record
| Full product label | 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) |
| Recalling firm | Sterling Pharmaceutical Services LLC |
| Distribution | USA Nationwide |
| Quantity | 107,377 packs |
| Recall initiated | 2026-08-20 |
| Report date | 2026-09-30 |
| Recall completed | — |
| Recall number | D-0863-2026 |
| Classification | Class II |
| FDA status | Ongoing |
| Origin on file | Dupo IL United States |
Source: U.S. FDA enforcement database (openFDA). Look this up on the official FDA recalls site ↗
This is public FDA recall information, not medical advice. A recall does not always mean your specific bottle is affected. Never stop a prescribed medicine without asking your pharmacist or doctor.