FDA Drug recall · Reported November 29, 2023
LEADER brand Lubricant Eye Drops (Carboxymethylcellulose Sodium, 0.5%); 2 bottles, 0.5 FL OZ (15 mL) dropper bottles, Sterile, Distributed By Cardinal Health, Dublin, Ohio 43017, Made in India NDC:70000-0090-2 (Carton); 70000-0090-1 (Bottle)
Non-Sterility: FDA found insanitary conditions and positive bacterial test results from environmental sampling at the manufacturing facility.
Cardinal Health Inc. recalled LEADER brand Lubricant Eye Drops (Carboxymethylcellulose Sodium, 0.5%); 2 bottles, 0.5 FL… - a critical-severity action.
LEADER brand Lubricant Eye Drops (Carboxymethylcellulose Sodium, 0.5%); 2 bottles, 0.5 FL… was recalled by Cardinal Health Inc. in November 29, 2023. Reason: Non-Sterility: FDA found insanitary conditions and positive bacterial test results from environmental samplin…. Check the official notice for the remedy. Verify recall #D-0134-2024 with the FDA Drug before acting.
The recall
Cardinal Health Inc. issued this critical-severity FDA Drug recall-Non-Sterility: FDA found insanitary conditions and positive bacterial test results from environmental samplin….
- Critical
- severity level
- Class I
- classification
- November 29, 2023
- reported
Sourced from official FDA Drug enforcement records. Verify recall #D-0134-2024 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.
Recall Insight
This recall's affected scope, documented in the Recall Profile below, stays within a single-region or limited-distribution footprint. Distribution scope (see Distribution below) directly affects the consumer exposure window and determines whether a recall remains regional or escalates into a nationwide advisory.
Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls, 1 from FDA Drug - clustering in a narrow category often points to a systemic quality-control or supplier issue rather than a one-off defect. Always verify the recall number against the official agency record before acting.
Children & Baby Products recalls over time
Where this recall sits in its category - 3,781 children & baby products recalls on record
Of 88,244 recalls with an agency hazard classification, 19,068 are high severity, 64,652 moderate, and 4,524 low. A further 16,179 CPSC/NHTSA recalls have no agency class and are excluded from this split. This recall is classified high severity.
Counts reflect market size and reporting activity, not inherent danger, we do not rank products by risk from raw recall volume.
Product description
LEADER brand Lubricant Eye Drops (Carboxymethylcellulose Sodium, 0.5%); 2 bottles, 0.5 FL OZ (15 mL) dropper bottles, Sterile, Distributed By Cardinal Health, Dublin, Ohio 43017, Made in India NDC:70000-0090-2 (Carton); 70000-0090-1 (Bottle)
Reason for recall
Non-Sterility: FDA found insanitary conditions and positive bacterial test results from environmental sampling at the manufacturing facility.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Food and Drug Administration |
| Severity class | Critical (Class I) |
| Status | Ongoing |
| Recall number | D-0134-2024 |
| Date reported | November 29, 2023 |
| Date initiated | October 31, 2023 |
| Recalling firm | Cardinal Health Inc. |
| Firm location | Dublin, OH |
| Affected scope | 28477 cartons |
| Distribution | Nationwide in the USA |
Profile values are sourced directly from the official FDA Drug enforcement record. Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
What to do with this recall
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- This is a Class I (high-risk) recall, stop using the product immediately and follow the disposal or return instructions. What to do next
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