CLASS II ONGOING Drug recall · Reported 6 May 2026 · FDA Enforcement Report
Similasan, iVIZIA, Sterile Lubricant Eye Drops (Povidone 0.5%) recalled
Thea Pharma is recalling Similasan, iVIZIA, Sterile Lubricant Eye Drops (Povidone 0.5%), distributed nationwide in the US. The recall was initiated on 23 Apr 2026 and the FDA has classified it as Class II.
Check your package
Check the lot number on your package against the affected lots. If it matches, contact the pharmacy that dispensed it or your prescriber before stopping any medication.
Recall details
- Recall number
- D-0501-2026
- FDA event ID
- 98792
- Recalling firm
- Thea Pharma, Waltham, MA
- Classification
- Class II
- Status
- Ongoing
- Recall initiated
- 23 Apr 2026
- FDA classified
- 28 Apr 2026
- Reported
- 6 May 2026
- Type
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Customers notified by
- Letter
- Reason category
- Sterility
- Drug class
- Eye Drops
Timeline
| 23 Apr 2026 | Recall initiated by company | |
| 28 Apr 2026 | Classified by FDA | +5 days |
| 6 May 2026 | Published in enforcement report | +8 days |
Companies usually start a recall weeks before the FDA classifies and publishes it; the gap above is that lag.
Reason for recall
Lack of Assurance of Sterility: This recall has been initiated due to CGMP deviations found by the FDA during an inspection of the manufacturer.
A sterility recall means a product that must be sterile, such as an injection or eye drop, may be contaminated. Using a non-sterile product can cause serious infection.
Product as listed by the FDA
Similasan, iVIZIA, Sterile Lubricant Eye Drops (Povidone 0.5%), 0.33 Fl oz (10 mL), Made in France, Distributed by: Thea Pharma Inc., Waltham, MA 02451, NDC 59262-700-11
Where it was distributed
Nationwide within the United States
Questions about this recall
Why was it recalled?
Lack of Assurance of Sterility: This recall has been initiated due to CGMP deviations found by the FDA during an inspection of the manufacturer.
Which lots are affected?
Lot# 5S30B, 5S30C, Exp Date: April 30, 2026; Lot# 5S31B, 6S57B, Exp Date: May 31, 2026.
Where was it sold?
Nationwide within the United States
What should I do if I have it?
Check the lot number on your package against the affected lots. If it matches, contact the pharmacy that dispensed it or your prescriber before stopping any medication.
What does Class II mean?
Class II means the product may cause temporary or medically reversible health problems, or the probability of serious harm is remote.
Read the official FDA notice · Source record retrieved 26 Sep 2026. The FDA describes openFDA data as unvalidated; the official notice takes precedence. This page reports the record and gives no medical advice.
Other products in this recall event
1 other product · FDA event 98792| Reported | Class | Recall | Company | Reason | Where |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CLASS II | iVIZIA, Sterile Lubricant Eye Drops (Povidone 0.5%) recalledIvizia Dry Eye | Thea Pharma | Sterility | Nationwide |
More recalls from Thea Pharma
All 3| Reported | Class | Recall | Company | Reason | Where |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drug | CLASS II | iVIZIA, Sterile Lubricant Eye Drops (Povidone 0.5%) recalledIvizia Dry Eye | Thea Pharma | Sterility | Nationwide |
| Drug | CLASS II | Betimol (timolol ophthalmic solution) recalled by Thea PharmaBetimol | Thea Pharma | Sterility | Nationwide |