Carboxymethylcellulose recalls
The FDA has published 7 recalls involving Carboxymethylcellulose since 2023. The latest was reported on 14 May 2025. Most were for sterility. Cardinal Health has the most recalls in this group. Recalls usually affect specific lots, not every bottle on the market. Check the lot number on each recall page before acting.
Total recalls7since 2023
Last 12 months0reported
Class I571% of total
Ongoing7latest 14 May 2025
Recalls per month, last 24 months
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Class I 5 71%Class II 1 14%Class III 1 14%
Why carboxymethylcellulose is recalled
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Ongoing carboxymethylcellulose recalls
7 active| Reported | Class | Recall | Company | Reason | Where |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drug | CLASS II | Carboxymethylcellulose Sodium Ophthalmic Solution recalledCarboxymethylcellulose Sodium | BRS Analytical Services | Sterility | Nationwide |
| Drug | CLASS III | Carboxymethylcellulose Sodium Ophthalmic Solution recalled by AvKARECarboxymethylcellulose Sodium | AvKARE | Packaging Defects | Nationwide |
| Drug | CLASS I | Leader Dry Eye Relief (Carboxymethylcellulose Sodium 1%) recalledDry Eye Relief | Kilitch Healthcare India | Sterility | Nationwide |
| Drug | CLASS I | Leader Lubricant Eye Drops (Carboxymethylcellulose Sodium 5%) recalledLubricant Drops | Kilitch Healthcare India | Sterility | Nationwide |
| Drug | CLASS I | Leader Lubricant Eye Drops (Carboxymethylcellulose Sodium, 5%) recalledLubricant Drops | Cardinal Health | Sterility | Nationwide |
| Drug | CLASS I | Leader Dry Eye Relief (Carboxymethylcellulose Sodium, 1%) recalledDry Eye Relief | Cardinal Health | Sterility | Nationwide |
All carboxymethylcellulose recalls, newest first
7 total| Reported | Class | Recall | Company | Reason | Where |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drug | CLASS II | Carboxymethylcellulose Sodium Ophthalmic Solution recalledCarboxymethylcellulose Sodium | BRS Analytical Services | Sterility | Nationwide |
| Drug | CLASS III | Carboxymethylcellulose Sodium Ophthalmic Solution recalled by AvKARECarboxymethylcellulose Sodium | AvKARE | Packaging Defects | Nationwide |
| Drug | CLASS I | Leader Dry Eye Relief (Carboxymethylcellulose Sodium 1%) recalledDry Eye Relief | Kilitch Healthcare India | Sterility | Nationwide |
| Drug | CLASS I | Leader Lubricant Eye Drops (Carboxymethylcellulose Sodium 5%) recalledLubricant Drops | Kilitch Healthcare India | Sterility | Nationwide |
| Drug | CLASS I | Leader Lubricant Eye Drops (Carboxymethylcellulose Sodium, 5%) recalledLubricant Drops | Cardinal Health | Sterility | Nationwide |
| Drug | CLASS I | Leader Dry Eye Relief (Carboxymethylcellulose Sodium, 1%) recalledDry Eye Relief | Cardinal Health | Sterility | Nationwide |
| Drug | CLASS I | Leader Lubricant Eye Drops (Carboxymethylcellulose Sodium, 5%) recalledLubricant Drops | Cardinal Health | Sterility | Nationwide |
Should you stop taking Carboxymethylcellulose?
Not on your own. Most recalls affect specific lots from one manufacturer, and stopping a prescription suddenly can be riskier than the defect. Check your lot number and NDC against the recall, then call the pharmacy that dispensed it for a replacement.