FDA Issues Recall on Eye Drops Due to Fungal Contamination
Alcon Laboratories has issued a recall of eye drops after discovering a fungal contamination in one of its products. The recall affects Systane Lubricant Eye Drops Ultra PF, and only a single lot of Systane drops are possibly contaminated.
Systane eye drops recalled due to fungal contamination: FDA
One lot of Systane Lubricant Eye Drops Ultra PF, manufactured by Alcon Laboratories, has been recalled due to fungal contamination, the FDA announced this week.
Recall: Systane eye drops may have possible 'fungal contamination' risk
The eye drops are typically used for temporary relief of burning and irritation for people with dry eye symptoms.
Eyedrops recalled due to possible 'life-threatening' fungal contamination
A popular household brand of eye drops has been recalled after a ‘potentially life-threatening’ fungal contamination was discovered. Alcon Laboratories told users on December 21 to ‘immediately’ stop using Systane Lubricant Eye Drops from one lot after a consumer complaint.
Eye drops recalled because of the presence of fungus
Alcon Laboratories is recalling one lot of Systane Lubricant Eye Drops Ultra PF, Single Vials On-the-Go, 25 count (Lot 10101). The company investigated a c
FDA warns of fungal contamination of Systane eye drops, could damage eyesight
The foreign material was found to be “fungal in nature” which can cause an eye infection that could threaten a person’s vision. It also can be potentially life-threatening. There have not been any reports of adverse reactions connected to the drops.
Potential 'fungal contamination' leads to nationwide recall of popular brand of eye drops: FDA
A popular brand of eye drops is being recalled nationwide after a consumer reported a "foreign material" was found in a sealed vial, causing potential contamination.
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Systane Lubricant Eye Drops in a green and pink carton design, with “Systane” and “ULTRA PF” brand names on the front of the carton, and the “25 vials” package size marked Lot 10101 were recalled for possible fungal contamination on Dec. 20, 2024. The expiration date is stamped as 2025/09. Systane/Alcon Laboratories FDA
Systane eye drops recalled due to potential fungal contamination
Fungal contamination of an eye product is known to potentially cause eye infections​​, which may be vision- or life-threatening, according to the FDA.
FDA announces recall of Systane eye drops due to fungal contamination
The FDA has issued a recall for specific lots of Systane eye drops due to potential fungal contamination after a consumer complaint. Users are advised to stop using the product immediately and return it for a refund or replacement.
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