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Class III · Low risk Ongoing Initiated Dec 18, 2024 (2 years ago)

Polyvinyl Alcohol Ophthalmic Solution 1.4%

Class III — Low risk. Unlikely to cause harm, but violates FDA regulations.

Why it was recalled

LABELING: LABEL MIX-UP

Cause type: Labeling / mix-up

Wrong label, wrong strength, mixed-up products, or packaging errors. One of the most dangerous causes - you can end up taking the wrong drug or the wrong dose. All labeling / mix-up recalls.

What was recalled

Polyvinyl Alcohol Ophthalmic Solution 1.4%, Moisturizing Lubricant Eye Drops, 0.5 FL OZ (15 mL) bottles, Distributed by AvKARE, Pulaski, TN 38478, www.avkare.com, NDC 50268-678-15

Affected NDC 50268-0678-15

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Drug: Alcohol Category: Eye Drops & Ophthalmic

Product details

From the FDA NDC directory, for the product code this recall names. Compare with the label on your package.

ProductStrengthForm & routeLabelerType
Polyvinyl Alcohol
NDC 50268-0678
14 mg/mL Solution/ Drops
Ophthalmic
AvPAK OTC
Recalling firm
AvKARE
NDC code
50268-678-15
Origin
TN, United States
Initiated by
Voluntary: Firm initiated
FDA recall number
D-0176-2025 · FDA notice

Low risk, still worth a check. Class III means the product is unlikely to cause harm but breaks an FDA rule (often labeling). If your lot matches, your pharmacy will normally swap it; there is no need for alarm.

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