# FDA recall D-1370-2012

> **Bausch & Lomb, Inc.** · Class II · drug recall initiated 2011-07-06.

## Product

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

## Reason for recall

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.

## Distribution

Nationwide

## Key facts

- **Recall number:** D-1370-2012
- **Recalling firm:** Bausch & Lomb, Inc.
- **Classification:** Class II
- **Product type:** drug
- **Status:** Terminated
- **Initiation date:** 2011-07-06
- **Report date:** 2012-06-20
- **Termination date:** 2012-09-24

- **Voluntary/Mandated:** Voluntary: Firm initiated
- **Location:** Tampa, FL, United States

## Primary source

FDA Enforcement Reports: https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/ires/index.cfm?Product=D-1370-2012

## Citation

> AI Analytics. FDA recall D-1370-2012. Retrieved 2026-05-25 from https://api.ai-analytics.org/recall/D-1370-2012. Source: US FDA. Licensed CC0.

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