The recall of Walmart and CVS eye ointments that pose an infection risk comes about a year after a massive Artificial Tears recall was linked to reports of severe eye injuries, vision loss and deaths.
Many over-the-counter products in the U.S., like the recently recalled Artificial Tears eye drops, are allowed to be sold to consumers on a sort of "honor system", according to the report.
Plaintiff experienced increasing pain, burning and blurred vision after using recalled EzriCare drops, which were contaminated with bacteria.
Plaintiff indicates there was no way of knowing EzriCare Artificial Tears eye drops were contaminated, which led to a severe eye infection and sepsis.
Plaintiff indicates Artificial Tears eye drops bacterial contamination led to the complete loss of vision in her right eye within a matter of months.
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.
Investigators found multiple failures in quality control and sterility assurance, which could result in contamination problems at eye drops manufacturing plant in India
Plaintiff used recalled Artificial Tears eye drops for at least 45 days, leading to potentially permanent eye damage and vision loss.
Officials have learned of new cases involving Artificial Tears eye infections resulting in fatalities and eyeball removal surgery.
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
