EzriCare Artificial Tears and Delsam Pharma’s Artificial Tears and Artificial Eye Ointment were recalled from shelves in February.
linked to the outbreak had not previously been identified in the US, the agency said.
The CDC noted that infected patients reported using over 10 kinds of artificial tears, or over-the-counter products that lubricate the eyeball and relieve dry eye symptoms.EzriCare Artificial Tears, which are manufactured in India, was tied to at least 50 of the infections, the agency explained.It is not clear whether the strain was also detected in the Delsam Pharma products, which are also manufactured in India.
“That’s why it’s important for people, if they’re getting eye drops…that you are closely following safety guidance.”Patel also cautioned users against purchasing eye drops abroad and from borrowing friends’ products.Patients who used either the EzriCare of Delsam artificial tears who experience symptoms of an eye infection – including ocular discharge, pain, and blurry vision – are urged to seek immediate medical attention.
Di Sarro has since filed a lawsuit against both EzriCare and Delsam Pharma, as well as Amazon, which distributed the drops.after the drops allegedly infected her left eye and caused a massive corneal ulcer.Share this article:
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