ARTIFICIAL TEARS

Preferred Pharmaceuticals Inc. has initiated a nationwide Class II recall (D-0443-2026) for 720 bottles of Artificial Tears Lubricant Eye Drops, manufactured by Geri-Care, due to a lack of sterility assurance. This event highlights critical supply chain and regulatory risks for procurement and quality assurance teams sourcing ophthalmic products, necessitating immediate review of supplier qualification and quality control protocols to mitigate potential patient safety issues and market disruptions.

K.C. Pharmaceuticals, Inc. has initiated a Class II recall for 589,848 bottles of Artificial Tears Sterile Lubricant Eye Drops due to a critical "Lack of Assurance of Sterility." This nationwide U.S. recall, affecting multiple major brands including Leader and Good Sense, demands immediate action from procurement and supply chain leaders. Businesses must assess their exposure to K.C. Pharmaceuticals, Inc. and expedite qualification of alternative ophthalmic product manufacturers to mitigate supply disruption and patient safety risks.