A batch of Systane brand eye drops have been voluntarily recalled due to possible fungal contamination, the US Food and Drug Administration announced at the start of the week.
Affected packages of Systane Lubricant Eye Drops Ultra PF Single Vials On-the-Go were recalled after a customer complaint regarding “foreign objects observed inside a sealed single-use vial,” the company said. FDA. The material was determined to be fungal in nature.
The recalled eye drops, used to treat symptoms of dry eye, were sold in single 25-count bottles with lot number 10101 and an expiration date of September 2025.
It is known that fungal contamination of an eye product can potentially cause eye infections.
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“If an infection occurs, it can threaten vision and, in very rare cases, potentially be life-threatening in immunocompromised patients,” the FDA noted on its website.
Alcon Laboratories, the company that makes Systane, has not received any reports of adverse reactions related to this recall.
Customers who have the drops recalled should stop using them immediately and return to the place of purchase for a replacement or refund, the FDA added. If you have experienced any problems that may be related to the use of this product, the FDA advises you to contact your doctor.
Consumers with questions regarding this recall can contact Alcon Laboratories at 1-800-241-5999.
Adverse reactions or quality problems with this product may also be reported to the FDA’s MedWatch Adverse Event Reporting program. onlineby mail or fax.
In 2023, more eye drop recalls made headlines for weeks. bacterial contamination cause dozens of products to remember.