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 ...
FDA announces recall of Systane eye drops due to fungal contamination
Systane eye drops have been voluntarily recalled due to potential fungal contamination as reported by the FDA on Dec. 23. The recall affects one lot of the product following a consumer complaint about foreign material in a single-use vial.
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.
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 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.
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 Nationwide Eye Drops Recall Due to Fungal Contamination
Systane eye drops were recalled earlier this week after the company discovered a fungal contamination in one of its products.
Eye drops recalled nationwide due to possible fungal contamination
Federal health officials say eye drops sold nationally are being recalled this week as they may cause vision damage due to the presence of fungus.
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 ...
Eye drops recalled nationwide due to fungal contamination
A brand of eye drops sold nationally has been recalled due to the presence of fungus, which may cause vision damage.