Sterile Lubricant Dry Eye Relief Eye Drops, 0.5 FL OZ (15 mL); a) LEADER, DISTRIBUTED BY CARDINAL HEALTH, DUBLIN, OHIO 4
Summary
The FDA issued a Class II for Sterile Lubricant Dry Eye Relief Eye Drops, 0.5 FL OZ (15 mL); a) LEADER, DISTRI by K.C. Pharmaceuticals, Inc.. Reason: Lack of Assurance of Sterility.
Details
Source
Drug Recall
External ID
D-0006-2027
Action Date
2026-10-14
Status
Ongoing
Category
drug
Product Description
Sterile Lubricant Dry Eye Relief Eye Drops, 0.5 FL OZ (15 mL); a) LEADER, DISTRIBUTED BY CARDINAL HEALTH, DUBLIN, OHIO 43017, www.myleader.com, NDC 70000-0502-1; b) Crocodile Tears, Distributed by: Crocodile Tears, Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33410, UPC: 8 67166 00000 4; c) Discount drug mart, Discount Drug Mart Food Fair, Medina, OH 44256, UPC: 0 93351 01156 6; d) exchange select, Manufactured for your Military Exchange By: K.C Pharmaceuticals, Inc., Pomona, CA 9176, UPC: 6 14299 05620 6; e) GERI CARE, Distributed by: Gericare Pharmaceuticals Corp., 1295 Towbin Ave., Lakewood, NJ 08701, NDC 57896-181-05; f) H.E.B Dry Eye, Eye Drops, MADE WITH PRIDE & CARE FOR H-E-B, SAN ANTONIO, TX 78204, UPC 0 41220 43741 2; g) Harris Teeter, PROUDLY DISTRIBUTED BY: HARRIS TEETER, LLC, MATTHEWS, NC 28105, UPC: 0 72036 71303 2; h) Foster & Thrive, Distributed by: McKesson Corp. Via Strategic Sourcing Servies LLC., Memphis, TN 38141, NDC 70677-1157-1; I) TopCare health, DISTRIBUTED BY TOPCO ASSOCIATES LLC, ELKGROVE VILLAGE, IL 60007, UPC 0 36800 36100 3.
Lot/Code Info: Lot: a) LT25B01, Exp.: 02/28/2027; b) LT25D02, Exp.: 04/30/2027; LT25K01, Exp.: 09/30/2027; c) LT25D02, Exp.: 04/30/2027; LT25K01, Exp.: 09/30/2027; d) LT25D02, Exp.: 04/30/2027; LT25M02, Exp.: 10/31/2027; e) LT25B01, Exp.: 02/28/2027; LT25D01, Exp.: 04/30/2027; LT25D02, Exp.: 04/30/2027; LT25K01, Exp.: 09/30/2027; LT25M01, Exp.: 10/31/2027; LT25M02, Exp.: 10/31/2027; LT25N01, Exp.: 11/30/2027; LT25N02, Exp.: 11/30/2027; f) LT25B01, Exp.: 02/28/2027; g) LT25M02, Exp.: 10/31/2027; h) LT25B01, Exp.: 02/28/2027; I) LT25B01, Exp.: 02/28/2027; LT25D02, Exp.: 04/30/2027; LT25M02, Exp.: 10/31/2027.
Quantity Affected: 1,327,248 cartons
Reason for Recall
Lack of Assurance of Sterility
Distribution
US Nationwide
Type: Voluntary: Firm initiated
Recall Initiated: 2026-09-11
Company
Pomona, CA
Context & Analysis
This is a Class II recall. Class II recalls indicate that use of or exposure to the product may cause temporary or medically reversible health consequences, or that the probability of serious consequences is remote.
This was one of 43 drug recalls issued in the same week, part of 67 drug-related FDA actions this month.
K.C. Pharmaceuticals, Inc. has 18 FDA actions in our database, including 18 recalls.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a Class II recall?
A Class II recall means the product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences, or the probability of serious adverse consequences is remote. Consumers should discontinue use.
What should I do if I have this product?
Stop using the product. Check the product against the specific lot numbers or identifiers listed in the recall. Contact the manufacturer (K.C. Pharmaceuticals, Inc.) or your retailer for a refund or replacement. If you experienced adverse effects, report them to the FDA via MedWatch.
How often does K.C. Pharmaceuticals, Inc. have FDA actions?
K.C. Pharmaceuticals, Inc. has 18 FDA actions in our database, including 18 recalls and 0 device clearances.
Where can I find the official FDA record?
The official record is available on FDA.gov. Search for "D-0006-2027" on FDA.gov for the full record. You can also use the openFDA API to query this record programmatically.
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