Alcon Recalls Systane Ultra PF Eye Drops Due to Fungal Contamination

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Alcon Laboratories has begun a voluntary recall of one lot of Systane Lubricant Eye Drops Ultra PF following positive fungal contamination in a sealed vial.

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The recall impacts lot number 10101 with an expiration date of September 2025, sold across the country in stores such as Publix, CVS, Walgreens, and Target.

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The recall came after a consumer found foreign material in a sealed single-use vial, which laboratory analysis determined to be fungal.

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No adverse reactions have been reported so far, but the presence of fungal contamination is of serious concern regarding the quality control measures in ophthalmic product manufacturing

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The company initiated the recall 'out of an abundance of caution to prioritize consumer safety.

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Fungal eye infections, though rare, require immediate medical attention.

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The FDA advises consumers who have purchased the recalled lot to stop using the product right away

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Major retailers removed affected products from store shelves and initiated customer notification procedures

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It highlights the importance of tightening sterility testing in preservative-free formulations.

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