leader artificial tears 15 mldrugHigh PriorityActive

Artificial Tears Sterile Lubricant Eye Drops (polyvinyl alcohol 0.5%, povidone 0.6%), 0.5 FL OZ (15 mL) bottles; a) LEADER, DISTRIBUTED BY CARDINAL HEALTH, DUBLIN, OHIO 43017, www.myleader.com, NDC 70000-0011-1; b) Good Sense, Distributed By: Perrigo Direct, Inc., Peachtree City, GA 30269, www.PerrigoDirect.com, NDC 50804-110-01; c) Good Neighbor Pharmacy, Distributed By AmerisourceBergen, Conshohocken, PA 19428, NDC 24385-006-05; d) TopCare health, DISTRIBUTED BY TOPCO ASSOCIATES LLC, ELKGROVE VILLAGE, IL 60007, UPC 0 36800 09331 7; e) Best Choice, PROUDLY DISTRIBUTED BY: VALU MERCHANDISERS, CO., KANSAS CITY, KS 66106, UPC 0 70038 47008 3; f) Kroger, DISTRIBUTED BY THE KROGER CO., CINCINNATI, OHIO 45202, UPC 0 11110 38600 7; g) P, DISTRIBUTED BY PUBLIX SUPER MARKETS, INC, LAKELAND, FL 33811, UPC 0 41415 00976 9; h) Quality Choice, Distributed by CDMA Inc, Novi, MI NDC 83324-189-14

Artificial Tears Sterile Lubricant Eye Drops (polyvinyl alcohol 0.5%, povidone 0.6%), 0.5 FL OZ (15 mL) bottles; a) LEADER, DISTRIBUTED BY CARDINAL HEALTH, DUBLIN, OHIO 43017, www.myleader.com, NDC 70000-0011-1; b) Good Sense, Distributed By: Perrigo Direct, Inc., Peachtree City, GA 30269, www.PerrigoDirect.com, NDC 50804-110-01; c) Good Neighbor Pharmacy, Distributed By AmerisourceBergen, Conshohocken, PA 19428, NDC 24385-006-05; d) TopCare health, DISTRIBUTED BY TOPCO ASSOCIATES LLC, ELKGROVE VILLAGE, IL 60007, UPC 0 36800 09331 7; e) Best Choice, PROUDLY DISTRIBUTED BY: VALU MERCHANDISERS, CO., KANSAS CITY, KS 66106, UPC 0 70038 47008 3; f) Kroger, DISTRIBUTED BY THE KROGER CO., CINCINNATI, OHIO 45202, UPC 0 11110 38600 7; g) P, DISTRIBUTED BY PUBLIX SUPER MARKETS, INC, LAKELAND, FL 33811, UPC 0 41415 00976 9; h) Quality Choice, Distributed by CDMA Inc, Novi, MI NDC 83324-189-14 was recalled because lack of assurance of sterility. If you have this product, stop using it until you verify your lot or model details.

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Key facts

Date announced
April 8, 2026
Source agency
FDA

This recall involves safety concerns. Take action promptly.

Plain-English Summary

Artificial Tears Sterile Lubricant Eye Drops (polyvinyl alcohol 0.5%, povidone 0.6%), 0.5 FL OZ (15 mL) bottles; a) LEADER, DISTRIBUTED BY CARDINAL HEALTH, DUBLIN, OHIO 43017, www.myleader.com, NDC 70000-0011-1; b) Good Sense, Distributed By: Perrigo Direct, Inc., Peachtree City, GA 30269, www.PerrigoDirect.com, NDC 50804-110-01; c) Good Neighbor Pharmacy, Distributed By AmerisourceBergen, Conshohocken, PA 19428, NDC 24385-006-05; d) TopCare health, DISTRIBUTED BY TOPCO ASSOCIATES LLC, ELKGROVE VILLAGE, IL 60007, UPC 0 36800 09331 7; e) Best Choice, PROUDLY DISTRIBUTED BY: VALU MERCHANDISERS, CO., KANSAS CITY, KS 66106, UPC 0 70038 47008 3; f) Kroger, DISTRIBUTED BY THE KROGER CO., CINCINNATI, OHIO 45202, UPC 0 11110 38600 7; g) P, DISTRIBUTED BY PUBLIX SUPER MARKETS, INC, LAKELAND, FL 33811, UPC 0 41415 00976 9; h) Quality Choice, Distributed by CDMA Inc, Novi, MI NDC 83324-189-14 was recalled because lack of assurance of sterility. If you have this product, stop using it until you verify your lot or model details.

Is This Recall Still Active?

Status: Yes - Active

This recall is currently active. If your device matches the affected models, follow the official instructions as soon as possible.

What's Being Recalled

Quoted source excerpt from the official notice.

Lack of Assurance of Sterility

Quick Info

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Brand
Leader artificial tears 15 ml
Category
drug
Source agency
FDA
Announced
April 8, 2026
Country
US
Status
Active

Who's Affected

Specific models and identifiers listed in the source notice:

Model #1

Lot: a) AT24D01, Exp.: 04/30/26; AT24E01, Exp.: 05/31/26; AT24G01, Exp.: 07/31/26; b) AT24D01, Exp.: 04/30/26; AT24E01, AT24E02, Exp.: 05/31/26; AT24G01, Exp.: 07/31/26; c) AT24D01, Exp.: 04/30/26; AT24E01, Exp.: 05/31/26; AT24G01, Exp.: 07/31/26; d) AT24D01, Exp.: 04/30/26; AT24E01, AT24E02, Exp.: 05/31/26; AT24G01, Exp.: 07/31/26; e) AT24E01, Exp.: 05/31/26; AT24G01, Exp.: 07/31/26; f) AT24E01, AT24E02, Exp.: 05/31/26; AT24G01, Exp.: 07/31/26; g) AT24E02, Exp.: 05/31/26.

Technical model codes are manufacturer identifiers. Match both the product name and model code from your device settings, label, or packaging.

What You Should Do

Follow the remedy path from the official notice using the exact model and serial details above.

  1. 1Stop using the affected product until you verify whether your item is impacted.
  2. 2Check the official recall notice and match your model, lot, or serial details.
  3. 3Follow the official instructions for repair, replacement, refund, or disposal.
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Source & Verification

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Official source
FDA
Announced by source
April 8, 2026
Last reviewed by RecallRadar
April 15, 2026

Frequently Asked Questions

Am I affected by this recall?

Check the affected models section on this page. The official notice currently lists Lot: a) AT24D01, Exp.: 04/30/26; AT24E01, Exp.: 05/31/26; AT24G01, Exp.: 07/31/26; b) AT24D01, Exp.: 04/30/26; AT24E01, AT24E02, Exp.: 05/31/26; AT24G01, Exp.: 07/31/26; c) AT24D01, Exp.: 04/30/26; AT24E01, Exp.: 05/31/26; AT24G01, Exp.: 07/31/26; d) AT24D01, Exp.: 04/30/26; AT24E01, AT24E02, Exp.: 05/31/26; AT24G01, Exp.: 07/31/26; e) AT24E01, Exp.: 05/31/26; AT24G01, Exp.: 07/31/26; f) AT24E01, AT24E02, Exp.: 05/31/26; AT24G01, Exp.: 07/31/26; g) AT24E02, Exp.: 05/31/26..

What is the remedy for this recall?

Follow the official instructions for repair, replacement, refund, or disposal on the leader artificial tears 15 ml recall page.

Where can I verify recall details?

Use the official source link in this page to confirm dates, eligibility, and next steps: https://api.fda.gov/drug/enforcement.json?search=recall_number:D-0416-2026&limit=1

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