Recalled Artificial Tears Eye Drops Linked to Fourth Death, CDC Reports
At least four patients have also had to have an eye surgically removed due to infections caused by recalled Artificial Tears eye drops, the CDC reports.
Topic Archives: Eye Drops Recall
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EzriCare Artificial Tears Lawsuit Indicates Exposure to Bacteria in Eye Drops Caused Vision Damage
Lawsuit indicates EzriCare eye drop infection occurred months after an Artificial Tears recall over Pseudomonas aeruginosa contamination.
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Eyedrops Containing Amniotic Fluid May Cause Unknown Side Effects, FDA Warns
The FDA has given manufacturers of eye drops containing amniotic fluid 30 days to respond to a letter indicating they are selling unapproved medical products.
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Seattle Hospital Bacterial Infection Outbreak Kills 4, Sickens Dozens of Patients
The hospital has yet to identify the source of the bacterial infections, which can be transferred from person-to-person or through contaminated medical devices.
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Contamination Problems at Eye Drops Manufacturing Plant Outlined in FDA Inspection Report
Investigators found multiple failures in quality control and sterility assurance, which could result in contamination problems at eye drops manufacturing plant in India
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Lawsuit Alleges Recalled Artificial Tears Eye Drops Caused Vision Loss
Plaintiff used recalled Artificial Tears eye drops for at least 45 days, leading to potentially permanent eye damage and vision loss.
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Eye Drop Infections Linked To More Deaths, Reports of Vision Loss, Eyeball Removals: CDC
Officials have learned of new cases involving Artificial Tears eye infections resulting in fatalities and eyeball removal surgery.
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Eye Drops Lawsuit Alleges Infection From Recalled Artificial Tears Caused Surgical Eye Removal
Lawsuit indicates Florida woman was first misdiagnosed as having a corneal scratch, but later discovered she suffered from an eye infection caused by recalled Artificial Tears eye drops
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Artificial Tears Infection Outbreak Has Impacted Nearly 70 People in 16 States, Per CDC Update
The CDC is still investigating whether the Artificial Tears infection outbreak occurred due to contamination during the manufacturing process.
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Brimonidine Tartrate Eye Drops Recall Issued Over Broken Caps, Sterility Concerns
A new eye drops recall warns about the risk of bacterial contamination, infections and vision loss that may result from broken cap seals.
