ARTIFICIAL TEARS
Recalling Firm / Manufacturer: Preferred Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
(Anaheim, CA, United States)
FDA Recall Number: D-0443-2026
Source Authority Disclaimer: This drug recall notice is published by Questo using official enforcement reports issued by the U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA). It is provided for informational, academic, and clinical research purposes only. Patients should not discontinue prescribed treatments without consulting their physician or pharmacist.
Product & Identification Information
Brand, active ingredients, NDC codes, and manufacturer details
Brand / Trade Name
ARTIFICIAL TEARS
Generic Name
GLYCERIN
Active Substance(s)
Glycerin, Hypromellose, Unspecified, Polyethylene Glycol 400
Administration Route
Ophthalmic
National Drug Code (NDC)
68788-7266
Total Quantity Recalled
720 bottles
Official Reason for Recall
Specific hazard or quality defect cited by the FDA
According to the official FDA enforcement report:
Lack of Assurance of Sterility
Full Product Description
Packaging specifications and labeling details
Artificial Tears Lubricant Eye Drops (glycerin 0.2%, hypromellose 0.2%, polyethylene glycol 400 1%), 0.5 oz bottles, Mfg: Geri-Care; Brooklyn, New York NDC 68788-7266-0
Enforcement & Regulatory Details
FDA classification, report dates, and initiation authority
Health Hazard Classification
Class II
Current Action Status
Ongoing
FDA Enforcement Report Date
April 15, 2026
Firm Initiation Date
March 25, 2026
FDA Classification Date
Apr 07, 2026
Initiation Type
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Affected Lots & Batch Numbers
Product codes, lot numbers, and expiration dates
Lot #: F1924R, F2024G, F2424E, G2424M, G2624P, J2424M
Distribution Information
Geographic scope of affected shipments
Nationwide within the United States
Safety Guidance & Actions
Standard FDA protocol for patients and healthcare providers
Patient Advisory
Check your prescription bottle or packaging against the affected lot numbers listed above. If your medication matches a recalled lot, contact your pharmacist for replacement guidance.
Healthcare Provider Guidance
Audit pharmacy stock and return affected lots to the distributor per manufacturer instructions. Notify patients where clinically indicated.
Official Source Provenance
Verified regulatory citation from U.S. FDA OpenFDA
Primary Data Source: U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) OpenFDA API
Recall Number: D-0443-2026
Questo Retrieval Date: July 31, 2026 14:36 1785508604UTCC