Allergan Recalls Specific Lots Of Ophthalmic Products Due To Particulate Matter

(RTTNews) - Allergan plc (AGN) is voluntarily recalling specific lots of its ophthalmic products - REFRESH Lacri-Lube, REFRESH P.M., FML 0.1% and Blephamide 10%/0.2%, following numerous complaints about the presence of a black particle at the time of use.

According to the company, the black particle, which is part of the cap, can be created by the action of unscrewing the cap from the aluminum tube, and potentially introduced into the product.

The reported adverse events include foreign body in eye, eye irritation, ocular discomfort, product contamination, superficial injury of eye, eye pain, eye swelling and blurred vision.

Consumers who currently have any of the recalled products are requested to stop using it and return it to Allergan.

Click here to view the list of recalled products.