WASHINGTON — U.S. health officials are warning consumers of two more eye drop recalls due to the risk of contamination that can lead to vision problems and serious injury.
Announcement follows recall last month of Indian eye drops linked to Outbreak of drug-resistant infections. One person died and at least five people were permanently blinded.
There is no indication that the latest recall is related to these products.
The Food and Drug Administration has posted separate recall notices for certain eye drops distributed in the United States. Pharmadica and Apotex After the companies announced they were voluntarily withdrawing some lots of their products from the market.
Pharmadica said Friday it was recalling two lots of Purely Soothing 15% MSM drops due to a “potentially blinding” problem.The over-the-counter drops are designed to treat eye irritation. The Phoenix-based company advises consumers to stop using the drops immediately and return them to the place of purchase.
The recall affects about 2,900 bottles, according to the company. The drops are manufactured in Arizona.
Last week, the FDA posted another recall announcement from Apotex recalling six lots of prescription eye drops used to treat glaucoma. The company said it initiated the recall after cracks were found in a handful of bottle caps.
Drops are distributed as brimonidine tartrate eye drops. At 0.15%, he sold from April last year to February.
Apotex said in an email that the drops were manufactured in Canada.The company has not received any reports of fall-related injuries.
