U.S. health officials are alerting consumers about two more recalls of eyedrops due to contamination risks that could lead to vision problems and serious injury.
U.S. health officials are alerting consumers about two more recalls of eye drops due to contamination risks that could lead to vision problems and serious injury.
The announcements follow a recall last month of eye drops made in India that were linked to an outbreak of drug-resistant infections. One person died and at least five others had permanent vision loss.The Food and Drug Administration posted separate recall notices for certain eye drops distributed by Pharmedica and Apotex after the companies said they are voluntarily pulling several lots of their products from the market.
The recall affects nearly 2,900 bottles, according to the company. The drops were manufactured in Arizona. Last week, the FDA posted a separate recall announcement from Apotex recalling six lots of prescription eye drops used to treat a form of glaucoma. The company said it launched the recall after finding cracks in some bottle caps.
The drops are distributed as Brimonidine Tartrate Ophthalmic Solution. 0.15% and were sold between last April through February.
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