Who are we representing?

We are representing people who have used EzriCare and/or Delsam Pharma artificial tears and who subsequently developed an infection.

What is this investigation about?

On January 24, 2023, EzriCare, LLC first issued a statement acknowledging awareness that the Center for Disease Control (CDC) was conducting an ongoing investigation “related to adverse events implicating various Over the Counter eye drops.” [1]

On February 2, 2023, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (“FDA”) issued a statement “warning consumers and health care practitioners not to purchase and to stop using EzriCare Artificial Tears or Delsam Pharma’s Artificial Tears due to potential bacterial contamination.” [2]

On the same day, at the FDA’s urging, manufacturer Global Pharma Healthcare Private Limited initiated a voluntary recall of all unexpired lots of EzriCare Artificial Tears and Delsam Pharma’s Artificial Tears. The company had violated several aspects of the Current Good Manufacturing Practice, including lack of appropriate microbial testing, formulation issues, and lack of proper controls concerning tamper-evident packaging. [3]

How dangerous are these artificial tears?

The CDC and the FDA have determined that the artificial tears are adulterated and contaminated with a rare, extensively drug-resistant strain of bacteria, known as Pesudomonas Aeruginosa.

This bacteria has been linked to “dozens of infections, as well as cases of vision loss and surgical removal of eyes.” To date, three deaths have been linked to this infection. [4]

I lost a loved one to an infection after they used artificial tears. Is this lawsuit applicable to me?

We are terribly sorry to hear of your loss. Please contact our office, and we can discuss whether filing a wrongful death claim is a possible option. You can reach us via email at investigations@uselaws.com, or by phone at 800-873-5297.

Why choose Schlichter Bogard to fight for you?

Filing a lawsuit against major pharmaceutical companies will require extensive investigation and expertise in laws applicable to products liability and toxic torts. Our firm has a lengthy history of working to achieve justice for individuals harmed by toxic products. We handle groundbreaking consumer and environmental cases, and routinely serve in leadership roles in major, national cases, often resulting in precedent-setting outcomes. Learn more about our firm here.

How much will our legal services cost you?

We are only paid if we win your case.

To be clear, there is no fee unless and until we bring your case to a successful resolution.