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.
Alert: Alcon voluntarily recalls Systane Ultra PF lot due to potential fungal contamination
In response to a report of foreign material found in a sealed vial, Alcon Laboratories has initiated a voluntary recall of Lot 10101 of Systane Lubricant Eye Drops Ultra PF, Single Vials On-the-Go, 25 count.
Urgent Recall Issued for Alcon's Systane Eye Drops in Hawaii Over Potential Fungal Contamination Risks
Hawai‘i DOH warns against a contaminated lot of Systane Lubricant Eye Drops that could cause severe eye infections.
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.
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.
‘Vision-threatening’ eye infection risk from eye drops sold in NJ
Any eye product with fungal contamination has the ability to cause an eye infection, which could lead to “vision-threatening” effects, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. For any immunocompromised user, more critical effects can’t be ruled out.
FDA Announces Nationwide Eye Drops Recall Due to Fungal Contamination
"There have been no reports of adverse events related to this recall," Alcon Laboratories said in a statement about its Systane eye drops
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.
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