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.
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 Announces Popular Eye Drop Recall Over Fungal Contamination
Alcon Laboratories, maker of Systane eyedrops, voluntarily recalled one lot of Systane Lubricant Eye Drops Ultra PF, Single Vials On-the-Go, 25 count (Lot 10101) due to a customer complaint about a foreign object in a vial that the company says was fungal ...
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.
Eye drops recalled over fungal concerns: Here's which Systane products are impacted
Some Systane eye drops were recalled after a foreign material was found in a sealed container, according to an FDA recall announcement.
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.
Popular Eye Drop Brand Announces Nationwide Recall Over Fungal Contamination
One lot of Systane Lubricant Eye Drops Ultra PF, Single Vials On-the-Go, 25 count (Lot 10101) was recalled over fungal contamination after a consumer reported a foreign object floating in a vial.
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.
Systane eye drops recalled for possible fungal contamination
One lot of Systane brand eye drops were voluntarily recalled due to possible fungal contamination, according to the Food and Drug Administration. The company said an infection could threaten vision and in very rare cases could potentially be life-threatening, but said it has not received any reports of infections to date.
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Alert: Alcon voluntarily recalls Systane Ultra PF lot due to potential fungal contamination
Alcon Laboratories recalled Lot 10101 of Systane Lubricant Eye Drops Ultra PF due to fungal contamination, posing potential ...
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Alcon Laboratories Recalls Systane Eye Drops Nationwide Over Fungal Contamination Risk
However, the company is acting cautiously to ensure consumer safety. On Dec. 21, Alcon Laboratories issued a voluntary recall ...
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 ...