Rugby Eye Drops Lawsuit

The FDA is warning that two types of Rugby Eye Drops may cause severe eye infections or even blindness due to insanitary conditions in the manufacturing facility.

What You Can Do & How We Can Help

The Schmidt Firm, PLLC is currently accepting Rugby Eye Drops induced injury cases in all 50 states. If you or somebody you know was diagnosed with a severe eye infection, vision loss, or blindness from Rugby eye drops, you should contact our lawyers immediately for a free case consultation. Please use the form below to contact our Defective Drug Litigation Group or call toll free 24 hours a day at (866) 920-0753.

UPDATE: Rugby Eye Drops Recalled After Injuries Reported

On October 31, 2023, a recall was issued for certain Rugby® Eye Drops after the manufacturer received 3 reports of adverse events, including:

• Vision blurriness
• Vision loss
• Burning eyes.

The recall was announced by The Harvard Drug Group, LLC (doing business as Major® Pharmaceutical and Rugby® Laboratories. The recall involves all lots of Polyvinyl Alcohol, 1.4% Lubricating Eye Drops and Lubricating Tears Eye Drops (Dextran/Hypromellose, 0.1%/0.3%) supplied by Velocity Pharma, LLC.

27 Eye Drop Products Linked to Infection Risk

In October 2023, the FDA issued a warning for 27 eye drop products due to a risk of infections and blindness. These products include Rugby, Leader, CVS Health, Walmart’s Equate, Target’s Up & Up, and other brands.

Rugby Eye Drop Products in FDA Warning

The list of eye drop products in the FDA warning includes two Rugby® branded eye drops manufactured by Cardinal Health:

• Rugby (Cardinal Health) Lubricating Tears Eye Drops 15 ml [Hypromellose 2910-0.3% w/v & Dextran 70- 0.1% Eye Drops]
• Rugby (Cardinal Health) Polyvinyl Alcohol 1.4% Lubricating Eye Drops 15 ml [Polyvinyl Alcohol Eye Drops 1.4% w/v]

What is the Problem?

FDA inspectors discovered dangerous bacteria in “critical drug production areas in the manufacturing facility,” according to the safety warning. There have been six (6) reports of people who experienced adverse events, vision loss, blurry vision, and other problems after using these eye drops.

Is There a Recall?

Rugby eye drops were recalled on October 31, 2023. The FDA has requested a recall for the Rugby eye drops listed above. Some stores have removed the products, but Rugby eye drops may still be available to purchase in stores and online, the FDA said.

Eye Drop Infections Could Be Deadly

The warning comes just a few months after a deadly outbreak of infections was linked to eye drops. At least 4 people died and more than 80 were infected with Pseudomonas bacteria after using EzriCare Artificial Tears. The deaths occurred when infections spread from the eyes into the bloodstream because the bacteria was highly resistant to antibiotics.

Signs & Symptoms of Eye Infections

According to the CDC, eye infection symptoms may include:

• Yellow, green, or clear discharge from the eye
• Eye pain or discomfort
• Redness of the eye or eyelid
• Feeling of something in your eye (foreign body sensation)
• Increased sensitivity to light
• Blurry vision

Do I have a Rugby Eye Drops Lawsuit?

The Schmidt Firm, PLLC is currently accepting Rugby Eye Drops induced injury cases in all 50 states. If you or somebody you know was diagnosed with a severe eye infection, vision loss, or blindness from Rugby eye drops, you should contact our lawyers immediately for a free case consultation. Please use the form below to contact our Defective Drug Litigation Group or call toll free 24 hours a day at (866) 920-0753.

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