FDA Issues Recall on Eye Drops

FDA: Popular Eye Drops Recalled Over Fungal Contamination, Risk of Eye Infection
A batch of Systane Lubricant Eye Drops Ultra PF has been recalled after a customer complained of "foreign matter" in the drops—which turned out to be fungus.
FDA Announces Popular Eye Drop Recall Over Fungal Contamination
The FDA and Alcon Laboratories recalled one lot of Systane Lubricant Eye Drops Ultra PF, Single Vials On-the-Go, 25 count over fungal contamination.
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 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.
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 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).
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 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 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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