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Bausch & Lomb, Inc.

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26 recalls on record · Latest: Oct 3, 2018

Bausch & Lomb, Inc. Recall Insight

Bausch & Lomb, Inc. appears on 26 federal recall records indexed by PlainRecalls, out of 101,704 total recalls tracked across the FDA, CPSC, and NHTSA. That represents approximately 0.026% of the federal archive, a data point that is only interpretable alongside production volume, product mix, and decades of operation, because a high recall count alone does not establish fault. Large, diversified firms that sell tens of millions of units across many categories will mechanically accumulate more recall records than small manufacturers, even when their defect rates per unit shipped are comparable or lower. The most recent action on this firm is dated Oct 3, 2018, which is the anchor point for assessing whether enforcement is currently active or historical.

On this page of 26 entries, severity tagging shows 0 critical, 23 moderate, and 3 lower-severity recalls. Affected-unit counts are disclosed on 26 of 26 entries, unit-count disclosure is more common on CPSC and NHTSA actions and less common on FDA drug/device recalls, where lot numbers and distribution scope substitute for absolute totals. The records on this page span 3 distinct product categories, with issuing agencies dominated by FDA Devices (18), FDA Drug (8). The date window on this page runs from Jun 20, 2012 to Oct 3, 2018.

Manufacturer-level browsing is useful when monitoring a single firm for patterns, whether recalls cluster around one product family (suggesting a specific design or supplier issue) or scatter across the firm's entire catalog (which can indicate systemic quality-control problems or deliberate regulator attention). Clicking into each recall reveals the specific hazard, remedy, and distribution scope that together determine whether a consumer is actually at risk. For decisions that depend on being current, deciding whether a product in your home is safe, whether to return a gift, or whether to accept a replacement, always verify the recall number on the issuing agency's site, because federal agencies amend, terminate, and re-scope recalls over time and only the agency's live record reflects the current legal status. This page aggregates what agencies have published publicly and is intended for consumer awareness and research.

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 3, 2018

Bausch + Lomb Stellaris Elite Vision Enhancement System, 20 ga. Posterior Wide-Field Elite Pack, REF SE5420W (containing the Stellaris Elite 20 GA Vi…

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 3, 2018

Bausch + Lomb Stellaris Elite Vision Enhancement System, 23 ga. Posterior Mid-Field Elite Pack, REF SE5423MV (containing the Stellaris Elite 23 GA Vi…

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 3, 2018

Bausch + Lomb Stellaris Elite Vision Enhancement System, 23 ga. Posterior Wide-Field Elite Pack, REF SE5423WV (containing the Stellaris Elite 23 GA V…

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 3, 2018

Bausch + Lomb Stellaris Elite Vision Enhancement System, 25 ga. Posterior Wide-Field Elite Pack, REF SE5425WV (containing the Stellaris Elite 25 GA V…

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 3, 2018

Bausch + Lomb Stellaris Elite 23 GA Vit Cutter, Model BL5627, 7500 cpm, packaged in sterile pouches, 6/shipper.

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 3, 2018

Bausch + Lomb Stellaris Elite 20 GA Vit Cutter, Model BL5626, 7500 cpm, packaged in sterile pouches, 6/shipper.

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 3, 2018

Bausch + Lomb Stellaris Elite Vision Enhancement System, 23 ga. Combined Wide-Field Elite Pack, REF SE5523WV (containing the Stellaris Elite 23 GA Vi…

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 3, 2018

Bausch + Lomb Stellaris Elite Vision Enhancement System, 20 ga. Posterior Mid-Field Elite Pack, REF SE5420M (containing the Stellaris Elite 20 GA Vit…

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 3, 2018

Bausch + Lomb Stellaris Elite Vision Enhancement System, 25 ga. Combined Wide-Field Elite Pack, REF SE5525WV (containing the Stellaris Elite 25 GA Vi…

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 3, 2018

Bausch + Lomb Stellaris Elite 25 GA Vit Cutter, Model BL5628, 7500 cpm, packaged in sterile pouches, 6/shipper.

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 3, 2018

Bausch + Lomb Stellaris Elite Vision Enhancement System, 25 ga. Combined Mid-Field Elite Pack, REF SE5525MV (containing the Stellaris Elite 25 GA Vit…

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 3, 2018

Bausch + Lomb Stellaris Elite Vision Enhancement System, 25 ga. Posterior Mid-Field Elite Pack, REF SE5425MV (containing the Stellaris Elite 25 GA Vi…

FDA Devices Moderate Oct 3, 2018

Bausch + Lomb Stellaris Elite Vision Enhancement System, 23 ga. Combined Mid-Field Elite Pack, REF SE5523MV (containing the Stellaris Elite 23 GA Vit…

FDA Drug Moderate Jun 21, 2017

NasalCrom (cromolyn sodium) Nasal Spray, USP, 5.2 mg per spray, 200 metered sprays, 0.88 FL OZ (26 mL) metered spray pump bottle, Distributed by: Med…

FDA Devices Moderate Jan 18, 2017

Algerbrush-II Product Usage: Medical - For surgeons to use in ophthalmic surgical procedures to remove foreign bodies from the eye of the patient

FDA Drug Low Feb 3, 2016

Cyclopentolate Hydrochloride Ophthalmic Solution USP, 1%, Packaged in a) 2 mL Bottles (NDC: 24208-735-01) and b) 15 mL Bottles (NDC: 24208-735-05), R…

FDA Drug Low Feb 3, 2016

Tropicamide Ophthalmic Solution USP, 0.5%, Packaged in 15 mL Bottles, Rx Only. Bausch and Lomb Incorporated, Tampa, FL, 33637. NDC: 24208-590-64.

FDA Drug Low Feb 3, 2016

Tropicamide Ophthalmic Solution USP, 1%, Packaged in a) 2 mL Bottles (NDC: 24208-585-59) and b) 15 mL Bottles (NDC: 24208-585-64), Rx Only. Bausch an…

FDA Drug Moderate Aug 26, 2015

Bromfenac Ophthalmic Solution, 0.09%, 1.7 mL Bottle, Rx Only. Manufactured by Bausch & Lomb Incorporated Tampa, FL 33637. NDC: 24208-439-01.

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 31, 2014

Bausch & Lomb Stellaris PC w/ Laser Upgrade BL14334 (Stellaris PC w v4 Software) with BL2272 (Laser Upgrade kit) Stellaris PC Vision Enhancement…

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 31, 2014

Bausch & Lomb Stellaris PC w/ Laser Upgrade BL1433 (Stellaris PC w v3 Software) with BL2272 (Laser Upgrade kit) Stellaris PC Vision Enhancement Sy…

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 31, 2014

Bausch & Lomb Stellaris PC w/ Laser, BL14304 The responsible firm name is Bausch & Lomb Incorporated Rochester, NY

FDA Drug Moderate Jul 2, 2014

Sodium Chloride Hypertonicity Ophthalmic Ointment, 5%, 1/8 oz. (3.5 g) tube per carton, Distributed by Major Pharmaceuticals, 31778 Enterprise Drive,…

FDA Drug Moderate Jul 2, 2014

Muro 128 (sodium chloride) hypertonicity ophthalmic ointment, 5%, packaged in a) 1 g tube per carton, professional sample, NDC 24208-385-01, UPC 3 24…

FDA Devices Moderate Dec 26, 2012

Bausch + Lomb Stellaris PC Vision Enhancement System, Posterior Fluidics Module (PFM). The system is intended for the emulsification and removal of c…

FDA Drug Moderate Jun 20, 2012

Murocel (methylcellulose) Lubricant Opthalmic Solution (USP, 1%), 15 mL bottle, OTC, Manufactured by Bausch & Lomb Incorporated, Tampa, FL 33637, NDC…

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Data Sources

  • Source: FDA + CPSC + NHTSA - federal recall filings naming this firm. Verify with FDA, CPSC, or NHTSA directly.
  • Source: PlainRecalls Manufacturer Index - firm-level aggregation across all three federal recall feeds

Every figure on PlainRecalls is rendered directly from official FDA, CPSC and NHTSA recall records, no number is typed in by an editor. Recalls are aggregated across FDA, CPSC and NHTSA filings that name this firm; the total reflects the federal record, not an independent investigation. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of July 2026.