Thea Pharma, Inc.: Similasan, Ivizia, Sterile Lubricant Eye Drops (povidone 0.5%), 0.33 Fl Oz (10 Ml), Made In France

Summary Similasan and iVIZIA Sterile Lubricant Eye Drops (Povidone 0.5%) in 10 mL bottles made in France are being recalled nationwide because the FDA found manufacturing process problems that mean the product's sterility cannot be guaranteed. The recall affects all U.S. states and Washington D.C., and was distributed by Thea Pharma Inc. in Waltham, Massachusetts.

Recalling firm
Thea Pharma, Inc.
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
Category
drug recall
Country
United States
Agency
U.S. Food and Drug Administration
Recall date
2026-04-23
Status
Ongoing
Areas affected
AL, AK, AZ, AR, CA, CO, CT, DE, FL, GA, HI, ID, ...
Distribution
Nationwide within the United States

Official recall notice from U.S. Food and Drug Administration

Recall details on Nibble Recalls: https://trynibble.app/recalls/622f30b2-2550-4fb6-889e-401f572922d2