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Similasan, iVIZIA, Sterile Lubricant Eye Drops (Povidone 0.5%), 0.33 Fl oz (10 mL), Made in France, Distributed by: T... — FDA record D-0501-2026

Reported ongoing

Status as reported in the agency record. FDA warns that enforcement status may not track the current recall lifecycle; check the current official notice.

Source date Apr 23, 2026. Retrieved Oct 1, 2026. Last updated Oct 1, 2026.

Archive changed Oct 1, 2026. USDA FSIS records are unavailable; check FSIS directly. Source coverage and dates.

What the record says

Product: Similasan, iVIZIA, Sterile Lubricant Eye Drops (Povidone 0.5%), 0.33 Fl oz (10 mL), Made in France, Distributed by: Thea Pharma Inc., Waltham, MA 02451, NDC 59262-700-11
Reason: Lack of Assurance of Sterility: This recall has been initiated due to CGMP deviations found by the FDA during an inspection of the manufacturer.
Classification: Class II
Recalling firm: Thea Pharma, Inc.
Quantity: Not supplied
Agency-reported status: Ongoing
Source record identifier: D-0501-2026

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Lot and product identifiers

Label field	Details supplied by the agency
Lot, code or applicability	Lot# 5S30B, 5S30C, Exp Date: April 30, 2026; Lot# 5S31B, 6S57B, Exp Date: May 31, 2026.

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Distribution

Nationwide within the United States

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Dates in the source

Report date: May 6, 2026
Recall initiation date: Apr 23, 2026
Center classification date: Apr 28, 2026

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