Class I recall of polyvinyl alcohol 1.4% lubricating eye drops

On Nov. 1, 2023, Rugby Laboratories initiated a class I recall for one NDC of polyvinyl alcohol 1.4% lubricating eye drops due to possibility of bacteria due to unsanitary manufacturing conditions. 

A full list of impacted drugs can be found at fda.gov.  

We’re notifying members

19 Priority Health members are impacted by this recall. We’re sending letters this week to those members, asking that they contact their provider for different treatment options and to dispose of any current or unused products. 

What do providers need to do?

If your patients contact you, work with them to identify alternative options. Covered alternatives can be found by searching the Approved Drug List (ADL) at priorityhealth.com/formulary.

Questions?  

More information on this recall can be found at fda.gov.