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Murocel (methylcellulose) Lubricant Opthalmic Solution (USP Recalled by Bausch & Lomb, Inc. Due to Lack of Assurance of Sterility: Bausch & Lomb,...

Date: July 6, 2011
Company: Bausch & Lomb, Inc.
Status: Terminated
Source: FDA (Drug)

What You Should Do

Stop using this product immediately. Do not consume, use, or distribute it.

Return the product to the place of purchase for a full refund. If you have questions, contact Bausch & Lomb, Inc. directly.

Affected Products

Murocel (methylcellulose) Lubricant Opthalmic Solution (USP, 1%), 15 mL bottle, OTC, Manufactured by Bausch & Lomb Incorporated, Tampa, FL 33637, NDC 24208-280-15

Quantity: 59,777 bottles

Why Was This Recalled?

Lack of Assurance of Sterility: Bausch & Lomb, Inc. is recalling 7 Lots of Murocel Methylcellulose Lubricant Opthalmic Solution 1% (15 mL). Product was found to be OOS for Antimicrobial Effectiveness testing (AET) at the 12 month stability time point.

Where Was This Sold?

This product was distributed nationwide across all 50 states.

Affected (51 states)Not affected

About Bausch & Lomb, Inc.

Bausch & Lomb, Inc. has 9 total recalls tracked by RecallDetector.

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Data sourced from the FDA (Drug). Last updated March 26, 2026. View original report