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  • Late-night inspection at a pharma company in Tamil Nadu
  • Samples of eyedrop batches sent to the US, raw materials taken
  • Ezricare Artificial Tears eyedrops allegedly linked to adverse reactions in the USA

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The US alert came after 55 cases of adverse reactions, including permanent vision loss and one death, allegedly linked to Ezricare Artificial Tears eyedrops.

Eyedrop scare: late-night inspection, samples seized from Chennai pharma after USA's contamination charge

Late-night inspections were reportedly carried out at the premises of Global Pharma Healthcare Private Limited near Chennai in Tamil Nadu.

The action was taken on 3 February 2023 after US authorities said that eyedrops made by the company could be contaminated with drug-resistant bacteria.

Tamil Nadu Drug Controller and the Central Drug Control Authority carried out the inspection, according to an NDTV report. The team collected samples of raw materials, and eyedrop batches sent to the US.

The US alert came after 55 cases of adverse reactions, including permanent vision loss and one death, allegedly linked to Ezricare Artificial Tears eyedrops.

Also watch: Quixplained: why US red-flagged India-made eyedrops

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The late-night inspection was reportedly carried out on 3 February 2023.

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