Skip to content
Free Case Evaluation: 866-535-9515
Lawsuit Legal News Logo
  • Dangerous Drugs
    • Suboxone Lawsuit
    • Depo Provera Lawsuit
    • Mounjaro Lawsuit
    • Oxbryta Lawsuit
    • Zantac Lawsuit
    • Valsartan Lawsuit
    • Ozempic Lawsuit
    • Tylenol Autism Lawsuit
    • See All Lawsuits
  • Chemical Exposure
    • AFFF Lawsuit
    • Camp Lejeune Water Contamination Lawsuit
    • Dacthal Lawsuit
    • Paraquat Lawsuits
    • Roundup Cancer Lawsuit
    • See All Lawsuits
  • Defective Products
    • Baby Food Autism Lawsuit
    • Bard PowerPort Lawsuit
    • BioZorb Lawsuit
    • Gerber Lawsuit
    • Hair Relaxer Uterine Cancer Lawsuit
    • NEC Baby Formula Lawsuit
    • Ninja Cooker Burn Lawsuit
    • Onewheel Lawsuit
    • Pacemaker Recall Lawsuit
    • Paragard IUD Lawsuit
    • See All Lawsuits
  • Other Lawsuits
    • Sexual Abuse by Doctors
      • Dr. Barry Brock Sexual Assault
      • Dr. Derek Todd Sexual Abuse
      • Dr. Darius Paduch Sexual Abuse
      • Dr. Zhi Alan Cheng Sedation Sexual Assault
    • Mormon Church Sex Abuse Lawsuit
    • OBGYN Sexual Abuse
    • Roblox Lawsuit
    • Sexual Abuse Lawyer
    • Social Media Lawsuit 2025
      • Facebook Lawsuit 2025
      • Instagram Lawsuit 2025
      • TikTok Lawsuit 2025
    • Uber Sexual Assault Lawsuit
    • Video Game Addiction Lawsuit
    • Youth Sexual Abuse
      • Foster Care Sexual Abuse Lawsuit
      • Illinois Juvenile Detention Center Sexual Abuse
      • Youth Treatment Centers Sexual Abuse
    • See All Lawsuits
  • About Us
    • News
    • About Lawsuit Legal News
  • Contact Us

Home   > News   >  Who Qualifies to Bring an EzriCare Lawsuit?

Who Qualifies to Bring an EzriCare Lawsuit?

Sat. Aug 12, 2023 | Attorney Matthew Dolman
Who Qualifies to Bring an EzriCare Lawsuit?

Since May 2022, at least 81 people developed a rare bacterial eye infection after using EzriCare- and Delsam Pharma-brand eyedrops manufactured by Global Pharma Healthcare. Some patients went blind, underwent surgical eye removal, or died.

If you or a family member used EzriCare or Delsam Pharma Artificial Tears or Ointment and suffered an infection, vision loss, or other harm, you may qualify to bring an EzriCare lawsuit against the manufacturer and recover compensation for your medical bills and other losses.

Why are People Filing EzriCare Lawsuits?

EzriCare Artificial Tears are non-prescription eye drops available for purchase in retail outlets like Walmart. These drops are designed to treat dry and irritated eyes.

On January 20, 2023, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) issued a warning to consumers and healthcare providers to discontinue using EzriCare Artificial Tears after identifying a multistate cluster of a drug-resistant bacteria called Pseudomonas aeruginosa linked to eye infections. At least 50 patients across 11 states had become infected with this rare strain of bacteria. Researchers later traced the infections to contaminated bottles of ErziCare eye drops.

In February 2022, Global Pharma Healthcare recalled all lots of EzriCare Artificial Tears, Delsam Pharma Artificial Tears, and Delsam Pharma Artificial Eye Ointment due to the risk of bacterial contamination. In those few weeks, the number of those affected had climbed to 55. Complications included permanent vision loss and one death in a patient who had developed a bloodstream infection. Later that month, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) inspected Global Pharma Healthcare's labs and found violations of Current Good Manufacturing Practice (CGMP).

On February 9, a Florida woman filed the first EzriCare eye drop lawsuit against Global Pharma Healthcare, alleging that the company's eye drops caused her to develop an eye infection requiring surgery and resulting in long-term complications.

What Brands Are Affected by the Eye Drops Recall?

On February 2, 2023, Global Pharma Healthcare issued a recall of the following eye drops due to the potential for bacterial contamination and the risk of infection that could lead to blindness or death:

  • EzriCare Artificial Tears Lubricant Eye Drops: NDC 79503-0101-15 and UPC 3 79503 10115 7
  • Delsam Pharma Artificial Tears Lubricant Eye Drops: NDC 72570-121-15 and UPC 3 72570 12115 8

On February 24, upon the FDA’s recommendation, the manufacturer also recalled the following product due to the potential risk of contamination:

  • Delsam Pharma Artificial Eye Ointment: NDC 72570-122-35 and UPC code 3 72570 12235 3

All affected products were manufactured by Global Pharma Healthcare and distributed by either Delsam Pharma or EzriCare, LLC.

Who is at Risk for Infection from the Recalled Eye Drops?

Many people, especially contact users and those with glaucoma, use over-the-counter “artificial tears” on a daily basis to lubricate the eye and treat or prevent dry, irritated eyes.

Bacterial eye infections are not uncommon and are commonly treated with antibiotics. However, eye infections caused by the P.aeruginosa strain of bacteria were unheard of before the EzriCare eye drop recall. P.aeruginosa is resistant to most antibiotics, and some people can develop serious complications.

Researchers believe It’s unlikely that a healthy person would become seriously ill from using eye drops contaminated with P.aeruginosa. But, those who are immunocompromised, wear contact lenses, and have existing cornea damage or specific health conditions are considered at greater risk of infection and complications.

The CDC urges anyone who has used the recalled eye drops and developed symptoms of eye infection to seek medical attention immediately.

Symptoms of eye infection may include:

  • Yellow, green, or clear eye discharge
  • Pain in the eye
  • Redness or dryness in the eye or eyelid
  • Feeling that something is in your eye
  • Light sensitivity
  • Blurry vision
  • Pain in the eye

What Are the Health Risks Associated with the Recalled Eye Drops?

People exposed to contaminated eye drops may suffer severe bacterial infections in the blood, lungs, and eyes. Some health consequences associated with bacterial infections include:

  • Organ failure
  • Permanent vision loss
  • Enucleations (surgical removal of the eyeball)
  • Brain damage
  • Sepsis
  • Tissue damage
  • Death

Contact a Personal Injury Lawyer to See if You Qualify to Bring an EzriCare Lawsuit

If you or a loved one was harmed after using one of the recalled ErziCare or Delsam eye drops and ointments, you may be eligible to recover compensation for your medical bills, pain and suffering, and other losses. Contact the Lawsuit Legal News team at 866-467-0943 or complete our online contact form to schedule a case consultation and see if you qualify to file a claim.

 

Matthew Dolman

Personal Injury Lawyer

This article was written and reviewed by Matthew Dolman. Matt has been a practicing civil trial, personal injury, products liability, and mass tort lawyer since 2004. He has represented over 11,000 injury victims and has served as lead counsel in over 1000 lawsuits. Matt is a lifetime member of the Million Dollar Advocates Forum and Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum for resolving individual cases in excess of $1 million and $2 million, respectively. He has also been selected by his colleagues as a Florida Superlawyer and as a member of Florida’s Legal Elite on multiple occasions. Further, Matt has been quoted in the media numerous times and is a sought-after speaker on a variety of legal issues and topics.

Learn More

Previous
Next

Free Case Review

 

By submitting this form, I acknowledge that it does not establish an attorney-client relationship. I also acknowledge that Dolman Law Group collaborates with various law firms for these cases and that I may be contacted by a law firm associated with Dolman Law Group regarding these legal actions.

Lawsuits

  • EzriCare Artificial Tears Lawsuit

Free Case Review

 

By submitting this form, I acknowledge that it does not establish an attorney-client relationship. I also acknowledge that Dolman Law Group collaborates with various law firms for these cases and that I may be contacted by a law firm associated with Dolman Law Group regarding these legal actions.

Free case review

 

By submitting this form, I acknowledge that it does not establish an attorney-client relationship. I also acknowledge that Dolman Law Group collaborates with various law firms for these cases and that I may be contacted by a law firm associated with Dolman Law Group regarding these legal actions.

Lawsuit Legal News Logo

 

After suffering an injury due to a defective drug, medical device, or product, you deserve to have your voice heard. However, it is often hard to tell your story when going up against large corporations, pharmaceutical companies, and manufacturers.

Contact Us

Mass Torts

  • Aqueous Film Forming Foam (AFFF)
  • Suboxone Lawsuit
  • Ozempic Lawsuit
  • Bard Implanted Port Catheter
  • Camp Lejeune Water Contamination
  • CPAP Lawsuit
  • L’Oreal Hair Relaxer
  • NEC Baby Formula
  • Paraquat Parkinson’s Disease
  • Social Media Youth Harm
  • Tylenol Autism Lawsuit

Navigation

  • About
  • News
  • Mass Torts
  • Contact Us
  • Privacy Policy

© Lawsuit Legal News 2025 | Disclaimer | Privacy Policy | Sitemap