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The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued a nationwide recall of a well-known brand of eye drops. The recall is due to concerns of potential contamination that could result in vision damage.
On Monday, Alcon Laboratories, a Texas-based company, announced a voluntary recall of a specific batch of “Systane Lubricant Eye Drops Ultra SPF, Single Vials On-the-Go” due to potential contamination with fungus. The FDA made this announcement.
The company received a consumer complaint stating that a sealed single-use vial contained a foreign material. Upon investigation, it was confirmed that the material found inside the vial was of fungal nature.
According to the FDA, eye products that are contaminated with fungi can potentially lead to eye infections.
Eye products sold at Walmart and CVS may potentially pose a risk of infection.
Alcon Laboratories, a Texas-based company, has decided to voluntarily recall a specific batch of “Systane Lubricant Eye Drops Ultra SPF, Single Vials On-the-Go.” The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) made the announcement on Monday, highlighting concerns of potential contamination with fungus. (Source: The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) / Fox News)
According to the FDA, if an infection happens, it could potentially pose a threat to one’s vision and in extremely rare cases, it could even be life-threatening for individuals with weakened immune systems.
As of now, Alcon Laboratories has not received any reports of adverse events related to this recall, according to the FDA.
The FDA has announced that the Systane Lubricant Eye Drops Ultra PF, Single Vials On-the-Go, 25 count, with lot number 10101 and expiration date 2025/09, is the affected product.
According to a press release by the FDA, you can recognize the product by its green and pink carton design. The carton prominently displays the brand names “Systane” and “ULTRA PF” on the front. Additionally, the product comes in a package size of “25 vials.”
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The FDA has issued a recall for “Systane Lubricant Eye Drops Ultra SPF, Single Vials On-the-Go” due to potential contamination with fungus. This recall was prompted by concerns over the safety of the product. (Source: FDA / Fox News)
Retail and internet outlets across the country received a significant number of the eye drops that may have been affected.
The FDA advises consumers to discontinue using the recalled eye drops and return them to the place of purchase for a replacement or refund.
Retailers and distributors are being strongly advised to dispose of any remaining stock of the contaminated eye drops.
Alcon Laboratories is taking immediate action to inform its distributors and customers about the recall of its products. They are reaching out through letters, emails, and phone calls to ensure that everyone is aware of the situation. Additionally, Alcon Laboratories is making arrangements to provide replacements for all the recalled items.
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Alcon Laboratories recalled their eye drops following a customer’s complaint about discovering a “foreign material” in a sealed vial. (Source: The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) / Fox News)
Over the past year, multiple eye products have been recalled due to the potential risk of infection. The latest recall adds to this growing trend.
Eye ointment products sold at CVS and Walmart stores nationwide were recalled in February due to a lack of sterility assurance at the manufacturing facility, as discovered by the FDA.
Alcon Laboratories, based in Texas, has initiated a voluntary recall of Systane Lubricant Eye Drops Ultra P-F. This decision was prompted by a consumer complaint regarding the presence of foreign material inside a sealed vial. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and Fox News Latino reported on this matter.
The four affected products, which are supposed to be sterile, are available for purchase under the brand names Equate, CVS Health, and AACE Pharmaceuticals. These products have expiration dates that range from February 2024 to September 2025. They were distributed nationwide to wholesalers, retailers, and through the product distributor, Walmart, CVS, and AACE Pharmaceuticals Inc.
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In November 2023, Kilitch Healthcare India Limited took the initiative to recall 27 types of eyedrops. These specific products were included in the FDA’s ongoing list of potentially contaminated items that could lead to bacterial infections and potential vision loss if used.
Global Pharma Healthcare has not been linked to the outbreak of antibiotic-resistant bacteria pseudomonas aeruginosa in eye products.