Ezricare Artificial Tears linked to possible infections and a death, CDC says
Share this @internewscast.com


The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is recommending that consumers and health care providers immediately stop using EzriCare Artificial Tears as it investigates a “multistate cluster” of infections that testing has linked to the eye drops. At least one death has been associated with the infections.

Infections have been found in 50 patients in 11 states, the CDC said, adding that most of them had used artificial tears and that the mostly commonly used brand was Ezricare.

Results in some patients included “permanent vision loss resulting from ocular infection, hospitalization and [the] death of one patient with bloodstream infection,” the CDC said, noting that the bacterial infections are often resistant to antibiotics.

ezricare-artificial-tears-bottles.jpg
Ezricare Artificial Tears bottles

ezricare-info.com


The CDC said it “recommends that clinicians and patients immediately discontinue the use of EzriCare Artificial Tears” until its probe and lab tests are complete. The agency is working with state and local health departments on the issue.

Ezricare said it hasn’t received any consumer complaints or reports of adverse reactions related to the investigation or any word from any regulatory agencies about the probe, and it hasn’t been asked to conduct a recall.

Still, the company said that “in an abundance of caution,” it strongly emphasized that customers stop using “any portions of EzriCare Artificial Tears Lubricant Eye Drops you may have until we can discover more details about any potential safety concerns.”

Ezricare noted that EzriCare Artificial Tears “was formulated, designed and imported by” Aru Pharma Inc and manufactured by Global Pharma Healthcare PVT LTD.

Some law firms, such as Simmons Hanly Conroy, a national firm, are already seeking potential claimants.

Share this @internewscast.com
You May Also Like

Emily in Paris Season 5: Did the Show Relocate to Rome? Creator Unveils Future Setting

Followers of “Emily in Paris” have been abuzz with excitement—and some confusion—since…

Did Jacqui from MAFS Australia Succeed in Getting Her Restraining Order Against Ryan? Here’s the Complete Story

Hello, reality TV enthusiasts! For those of you avidly watching Married at…

Lip Symptoms Could Signal a Heart Condition with ‘Backflow’ Issues

Ebstein’s Anomaly is a serious congenital heart defect that, if not treated,…

The Connection Between Fast Walking and Reduced Happiness

In today’s high-speed world, many people equate fast walking with efficiency and…

Can Eating One Avocado Daily Change Your Body in a Month?

Avocados have skyrocketed in popularity as a nutrient‑dense superfood, celebrated for their…

Who Is Dino Prizmic’s Girlfriend or Wife? Discover More About the Tennis Star’s Relationship Life

When you hear about emerging tennis talents these days, Dino Prizmic is…

Rising Disease Cases Threaten Infants as Vaccination Rates Decline

Two infants have died from a vaccine-preventable disease in Louisiana — just after…

“A Doctor’s Guide to Dietary Changes for Alleviating IBS Symptoms”

If you’re one of the many people who suffer from Irritable Bowel…

Trump Halts ‘Woke’ Transgender Studies, Initiates Research on ‘Regret’ in Trans Youth post-‘Surgeries’

President Donald Trump has directed the NIH to study ‘regret’ after transgender…

New studies reveal that air pollution may also be connected to autism and cancer, adding to its list of potential health risks.

Exposure to air pollution could be contributing to a mental health crisis,…

How to Book Your Covid-19 Booster: Eligibility and Process Explained

The NHS Covid booster spring programme has begun, allowing eligible adults to…

Are Love Island’s Gabby Allen and Casey O’Gorman Still Together? Clarifying Breakup Speculation Following Dubai Vacation

Gabby Allen and Casey O’Gorman, the Love Island All Stars champions, have…