EzriCare Artificial Tears Lawsuit [December 2024 Update] | Contaminated Artificial Tears Recall

FDA Warns Consumers: Possible Contamination of EzriCare Artificial Tears and Other Eye Drops

In early 2023, Global Pharma Healthcare voluntarily recalled several eye drop products due to reports of a rare strain of bacterial contamination.

Weeks later, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) put out an official warning concerning the Global Pharma Healthcare voluntary recall.

The additional guidance published by the FDA also touched on quality problems associated with Global Pharma Healthcare products, stating the following:

“FDA recommended this recall due to the company’s current good manufacturing practice (CGMP) violations, including lack of appropriate microbial testing, formulation issues (the company manufactures and distributes ophthalmic drugs in multi-use bottles, without an adequate preservative), and lack of proper controls concerning tamper-evident packaging.”

The FDA also issued an import alert on Global Pharma products for the company’s inadequate response to a records request and for not complying with CGMP requirements.

In April 2023, it was reported that the FDA found dozens of issues at the factory where the contaminated eye drops were produced.

What Type of Bacterial Contamination is Present in EzriCare Artificial Tears?

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) identified that EzriCare Artificial Tears and other products may contain carbapenem-resistant Pseudomonas aeruginosa with Verona integron-mediated metallo-β-lactamase and Guiana extended-spectrum-β-lactamase (VIM-GES-CRPA)

Carbapenem resistant Pseudomonas aeruginosa (CRPA) is an extensively drug resistant strain of bacteria.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) also said that this is the first time this rare strain has been reported in the United States.

EzriCare Artificial Tears Lawsuit Injuries and Symptoms

EzriCare Artificial Tears and other products included in the recall have been associated with a number of adverse events.

Serious infections can result from using eye drops contaminated with pseudomonas aeruginosa.

Serious injuries related to EzriCare Artificial Tears include:

• Severe eye infections
• Permanent loss of vision
• Need for surgical removal of eye(s)
• Bloodstream infection
• Death

Commonly reported symptoms of eye infections from CRPA contamination include:

• Blurry vision
• Increased sensitivity to light
• Eye pain
• Redness in eyes and eyelids
• Foreign body sensation in eyes
• Clear discharge excreting from eye
• Fever

Do You Qualify for the EzriCare Artificial Tears Lawsuit?

The potential bacterial contamination of over 50,000 Global Pharma Healthcare products is a major concern for public health.

These types of products are used by people dealing with dry eyes, ocular hypertension, open-angle glaucoma, and more.

Something you should never have to deal with on the consumer level is the potential for serious infections and injuries.

That is why our law firm is investigating the recall and representing victims of eye infections resulting from contaminated products.

If you or a loved one used EzriCare Eye Drops or other recalled products and were subsequently injured or killed, you may be eligible to file a lawsuit and seek compensation.

Contact TorHoerman Law for more information.

Our attorneys will help you through the steps necessary to filing a claim, such as gathering evidence and assessing damages.

Another major part of filing a claim is mitigating injuries.

Gathering Evidence for the EzriCare Recall Lawsuit

Evidence proving your use of recalled eye drops is essential to include in your claim.

Evidence may include the following:

• Medical records
• Receipts of purchase for recalled eye drops
• Photos and videos
• Doctor’s notes
• Witness testimony
• Any other evidence proving use of contaminated eye drops

Assessing Damages for the EzriCare Lawsuit

Damages are the total amount of losses related to using contaminated eye drops and subsequent injuries.

Damages may include the following:

• Bills for medical care
• Lost wages or earning ability
• Lost quality of life
• Permanent disability
• Emotional damages
• Pain and suffering
• Other compensatory and punitive damages

Mitigating Injuries for Your Claim

Mitigation is an extremely important part of a successful lawsuit.

Mitigation refers to lessening the impact of your injuries, proving your desire to overcome the effects of an accident, incident, defective product, or exposure.

Mitigation includes contacting health care professionals, seeking treatment, and attempting to improve your condition as much as you can.

This step will also help to provide further evidence to be included in your legal claim.

TorHoerman Law: Investigating the EzriCare Artificial Tears Lawsuit

TorHoerman Law is currently investigating the EzriCare recall and related infections and injuries.

Our attorneys have decades of experience helping victims of dangerous products seek compensation for what they’ve experienced.

Products like artificial tears and eye drops must be safe to use, and the presence of bacterial contamination in such a sensitive product warrants a comprehensive investigation and high level of scrutiny.

If you or a loved one used EzriCare Artificial Tears, Delsam Artificial Tears, or other products included in the recall, and subsequently experienced vision loss, eye infection, or other injuries, you may be eligible to file an EzriCare Artificial Tears Lawsuit claim.

Contact TorHoerman Law for a free consultation.

You can also use the chatbot on this page to find out if you qualify in under two minutes.

Dangerous products like these recalled eye drops are a threat to public health.

We are here to represent you and advocate for maximum compensation.

Reach out to us for more information and to find out how we can help you.