Recalls of Regener-Eyes Ophthalmic Solution and Regener-Eyes Ophthalmic Solution Lite

Product: Regener-Eyes Ophthalmic Solution and Regener-Eyes Ophthalmic Solution Lite (biologic eye drops) Issue: These unauthorized products claim to contain human placenta materials. Health Canada has not authorized any health products containing human placenta in Canada and they may pose serious health risks. What to do: Do not use Regener-Eyes Ophthalmic Solution or Regener-Eyes Ophthalmic Solution Lite. Report any health product-related adverse reactions or complaints to Health Canada. OTTAWA – Health Canada is advising Canadians not to use the unauthorized biologic eye drops Regener-Eyes Ophthalmic Solution and Regener-Eyes Ophthalmic Solution Lite, which claim to contain human placenta materials. Health Canada has not authorized any health product containing human placenta in Canada and they may pose serious health risks. Human placenta is a biologic material and can contain infectious agents such as bacteria (e.g. Group B Streptococcus) and viruses (e.g. HIV or hepatitis). These eye drops have been found at various locations in Canada, and the Department has previously communicated about this issue . All products and recalling companies can be found in the list of Affected Products table below. Health products that have not been authorized by Health Canada have not been assessed for safety, efficacy and quality, and could pose serious health risks. Healthcare professionals should stop prescribing or dispensing Regener-Eyes Ophthalmic Solution and Regener-Eyes Ophthalmic Solution Lite immediately. The Department is also advising Canadians to: Discontinue use of these products immediately. Consult your health care professional if you have used or have been administered these products and have health concerns. Report any health product-related adverse reactions or complaints to Health Canada. Read product labels to verify that health products have been authorized for sale by Health Canada. Authorized health products have an eight-digit Drug Identification Number (DIN), Natural Product Number (NPN) or Homeopathic Drug Number (DIN-HM). You can also check if products have been authorized for sale by searching Health Canada’s Drug Product Database and Licensed Natural Health Product Database .