The eye drops are typically used for temporary relief of burning and irritation for people with dry eye symptoms.
WASHINGTON — Systane eye drops are under recall due to a possible fungal contamination, according to the Food and Drug Administration.
Alcon Laboratories, a company based in Texas, made an announcement on Monday about the voluntary recall of one lot of Systane Lubricant Eye Drops Ultra PF, Single Vials On-the-Go. This recall was prompted by a consumer complaint regarding the discovery of foreign material inside a sealed single-use vial. Upon investigation, Alcon found the material to be fungal in nature, as stated in the recall alert.
Although there haven’t been any reports of negative reactions associated with the recalled product, its potential fungal contamination poses serious health hazards to consumers. Such contamination could lead to eye infections that have the potential to severely impact vision and, in rare cases, even pose life-threatening risks to individuals with compromised immune systems, according to the FDA.
Typically used to provide temporary relief from burning and irritation for individuals experiencing dry eye symptoms, the eye drops are available in single vials that are sold in 25-count packages. The affected products can be identified by the lot number 10101 and have an expiration date of September 2025.
The eye drops were distributed nationwide to retail, including Publix, and internet outlets, according to the FDA.
Consumers who have the recalled eye drops are urged to stop using them immediately and return the product to their place of purchase for a refund or replacement. Anyone experiencing any problems related to the recall should contact their doctor or healthcare provider.
Alcon is actively notifying distributors and customers about the recall. For questions, consumers can contact Alcon at 1-800-241-5999 on weekdays between 7:30 AM and 6:00 PM Central Time.
Adverse reactions can be reported to FDA’s MedWatch program online, by mail or by fax.
