FDA Issues Recall on Eye Drops

FDA Announces Popular Eye Drop Recall Over Fungal Contamination
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced a nationwide recall of a popular single-use eye drop on December 23. Alcon Laboratories, maker of Systane eyedrops, voluntarily recalled one lot of Systane Lubricant Eye Drops Ultra PF, Single Vials On-the ...
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.
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.
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.
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.
FDA: Popular Eye Drops Recalled Over Fungal Contamination, Risk of Eye Infection
One lot of Systane Lubricant Eye Drops Ultra PF have been recalled over potential fungus contamination.Fungus in eye drops can cause eye infections, which may be vision-threatening, and potentially life-threatening in immunocompromised people.
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.
FDA recalls popular eye drops for fungal contamination
Systane Lubricant Eye Drops Ultra PF is used for the temporary relief of burning and irritation in people experiencing dry eye symptoms, according to the FDA. The drops are packaged in cardboard carton scontaining 25 sterile, single-use LDPE plastic vials of preservative free solution for ophthalmic use (NDC 0065-1432-06, UPC 300651432060).
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.
Systane eye drops recalled for possible fungal contamination, FDA says
Systane brand eye drops were voluntarily recalled because of possible fungal contamination, the Food and Drug Administration ...
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FDA Announces Nationwide Eye Drops Recall Due to Fungal Contamination
FDA An Alcon spokesperson told PEOPLE it is "conducting a voluntary recall of one (1) lot of Systane Lubricant Eye Drops Ultra PF, Single Vials On-the-Go, 25 count (Lot 10101) distributed only ...