Eye Drop Lawsuits

Some deaths have also been attributed to using the now-recalled eye drops, and other people have had to have an eye surgically removed.

If you are considering filing an eye drops lawsuit, call us at 800-796-1636 or submit your case details online and someone will contact you shortly. You pay nothing unless your lawsuit is successful and and you receive compensation.

At Trustwell Law, our experienced attorneys take a personalized, compassionate approach. We cut through the legalese and partner with our clients. We have access to the expertise, resources, and manpower to fully investigate each case and fight for and with our clients to get the justice they deserve.

Per the CDC: Immediately discontinue use of EzriCare Artificial Tears, Delsam Pharma’s Artificial Tears, Purely Soothing 15% MSM Drops, and Brimonidine Tartrate Ophthalmic Solution, 0.15%. If you or a loved one have used these eye drops and have any signs or symptoms of an eye infection or any problems with your vision, talk to your doctor or seek medical attention immediately.

Recalled Eye Drops Linked to Serious Infections

Multiple brands of eye care products—artificial tears, eye drops, and eye ointment—have been recalled over concerns about dangerous infections. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) say the products were tainted during manufacturing with a rare strain of drug-resistant bacterium: Pseudomonas aeruginosa.  The outbreak strain, carbapenem-resistant Pseudomonas aeruginosa with Verona integron-mediated metallo-β-lactamase and Guiana extended-spectrum-β-lactamase (VIM-GES-CRPA), had never before been reported in the United States.

According to the CDC’s latest update (March 2023), 68 patients in 16 states (CA, CO, CT, FL, IL, NC, NJ, NM, NY, NV, PA, SD, TX, UT, WA, WI) have been infected. Common symptoms of these infections include:

• Blurry vision
• Discharge from the eye
• Eye pain
• Redness of the eye or eyelid
• Sensitivity to light

In the most extreme cases, infection introduced via the eye drops can spread to other parts of the body.

Three people to date have died from the infection, and at least eight others have experienced loss of vision. In addition, four have had to have eyeballs surgically removed (enucleation).

Recalled Eye Drops by Brand

Ten different brands of ophthalmic drugs were involved in the cases being investigated, according to the CDC said, but the brand seen most often was Ezri Care Artificial Tears, which the FDA warned consumers to stop purchasing in February 2023.

Here is a list of the major brands of eye drops recalled so far.

• Apotex Corporation voluntarily recalled their Brimonidine Tartrate Ophthalmic Solution, 0.15%, on March 1 over bottle cap issues that compromised sterility in six lots of the eye drops. Apotex’s recall notice didn’t specify whether any injuries were associated with the product. Here is a link to the FDA recall announcement: https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/apotex-corp-issues-voluntary-nationwide-recall-brimonidine-tartrate-ophthalmic-solution-015-due
• Delsam Pharma voluntarily recalled their Artificial Tears on February 2 due to possible bacterial contamination. Just as with EzriCare’s Artificial Tears, use of this product could lead to eye infections, permanent loss of vision, loss of an eyeball, or even death. Here is a link to the FDA recall announcement: https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/global-pharma-healthcare-issues-voluntary-nationwide-recall-artificial-tears-lubricant-eye-drops-due
• EzriCare’s Artificial Tears were also voluntarily recalled on February 2 due to possible bacteria contamination. As with Delsam Pharma’s Artificial Tears, use of this product could lead to eye infections, permanent loss of vision, loss of an eyeball, or even death. Here is a link to the FDA recall announcement: https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/global-pharma-healthcare-issues-voluntary-nationwide-recall-artificial-tears-lubricant-eye-drops-due
• Pharmedica USA LLC’s Purely Soothing 15% MSM Drops were voluntarily recalled on March 3 due to concerns over “non-sterility” that could cause eye infections. Pharmedica USA said it has not received any complaints about the eye drops. Here is a link to the FDA recall announcement: https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/pharmedica-usa-llc-issues-voluntary-worldwide-recall-purely-soothing-15-msm-drops-due-non-sterility

Recalled Eye Drops Products

Here is a full list of the products that have been recalled to date (March, 2023). Again, if you or someone you love uses any of these products, discontinue use immediately per the CDC:

• Delsam Pharma: NDC 72570-121-15, UPC -72570-0121-15
• Ezricare: NDC 79503-0101-15, UPC 3 79503 10115 7
• Purely Soothing 15% MSM Drops (1 oz): UPC 7-31034-91379-9
• Purely Soothing 15% MSM Drops (1/2 oz): UPC 7-31034-91382-9
• Brimonidine Tartrate Ophthalmic Solution, 0.15% (5 mL): NDC 60505-0564-1, UPC (01)0(03)60505056415
• Brimonidine Tartrate Ophthalmic Solution, 0.15% (10 mL): NDC 60505-0564-2, UPC (01)0(03)60505056422
• Brimonidine Tartrate Ophthalmic Solution, 0.15% (15 mL): NDC 60505-0564-3, UPC (01)0(03)60505056439

Recalled Eye Drops Lawyers

If you or a loved one developed an infection, lost vision or had to have an eye removed, or died from infection after using any of the recalled eye drops, contact us to discuss filing an eye drop lawsuit. You may be entitled to compensation for past and future medical expenses, pain and suffering, lost wages, and possible punitive damages.

The consultation is free, and if we take your case, you pay us nothing unless you receive compensation.