Bausch & Lomb Eye-Care Ointment Recall

Bausch & Lomb has recalled about 850,000 tubes of eye-care ointment that allegedly containing tiny crystal particles that could injure a person’s cornea.

According to the Wall Street Journal, the recall was announced last month, with the company believing that tubes of Muro 128 ointment were exposed to freezing temperatures during shipments last winter.

The crystallization could reportedly injure the cornea, causing eye irritation and abrasions. A warning letter was sent to retailers and distributors on May 30 urging them to return the product. The ointment is a popular over-the-counter product used as a nighttime treatment for corneal edema, according to the Journal.

Bausch & Lomb told the news outlet that the voluntary recall was occurring because of the number of complaints it received about a “gritty, sandlike feeling” in the eye of people after using the product.

The tubes were distributed in the U.S., Canada, and Hong Kong. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has classified the recall as a Class II variety. The recalled lots reportedly have expiration dates ranging from June 2014 to October 2016.

What Can I Do If an Over-the-Counter Product Injures Me?

Eye injuries can have long-lasting ramifications, as severe infections or complications can result in hospital stays, as well as missed time at work and lost income for victims.

Our attorneys have substantial experience in pharmaceutical, medical device, and defective product litigation. If a recalled over-the-counter product has injured you, call us today.

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Source: http://online.wsj.com/articles/bausch-lomb-recalls-about-850-000-tubes-of-eye-ointment-1404418011