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Cardinal Health Inc. 2023-11-29 Health critical FDA
Health · FDA · Recall #FDA-D-0134-2024

LEADER brand Lubricant Eye Drops (Carboxymethylcellulose Sodium, 0.5%); 2 bottles, 0.5 FL… Recall

Issued November 29, 2023 · Cardinal Health Inc.

In November 2023, Cardinal Health Inc. recalled the LEADER brand Lubricant Eye Drops (Carboxymethylcellulose Sodium, 0.5%); 2 bottles, 0.5 FL…, a critical health recall reported by the FDA. Affected owners are eligible for a voluntary. Here is what the hazard is and exactly what to do about it.

Compiled by Maya Ellison, RecallCheckr

What this means for you

Non-Sterility: FDA found insanitary conditions and positive bacterial test results from environmental sampling at the manufacturing facility.

What you should do

  1. 1 Stop using LEADER brand Lubricant Eye Drops (Carboxymethylcellulose Sodium, 0.5%); 2 bottles, 0.5 FL… right away.
  2. 2 Set it aside where it won't be used by mistake.
  3. 3 Contact Cardinal Health Inc. to arrange your voluntary. See the official notice below for contact details.
  4. 4 Keep the product until your remedy is fully processed. You may need it.
Official remedy (Voluntary):

Recall details

Brand
Cardinal Health Inc.
Category
Health
Recall date
November 29, 2023
Units affected
Not reported
Sold at
Nationwide in the USA
Recall number
FDA-D-0134-2024
Made in
United States
Issuing agency
FDA

In context

  • Cardinal Health Inc. has 8 recalls in our database, including 4 rated Critical.
  • We're tracking 3,576 Health recalls in our database.
  • This is the 903rd Health recall we've logged in 2023.
Read the official FDA notice

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