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Lower risk Drug recall · FDA · Published December 18, 2024

Alcon Systane Lubricant Eye Drops Recall: Non-Sterility Hazard

Alcon recalls Systane Lubricant Eye Drops (25 vials) due to non-sterility risk. Consumers should check lot numbers and contact Alcon for details.

🇺🇸 FDA recall #D-0200-2025DrugAlcon ›
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Recalling firmAlcon Research LLC6201 South Fwy · Fort Worth, TX 76134-2099
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Alcon is recalling Systane Lubricant Eye Drops (25 vials) because they may not be sterile. This could lead to eye infections if used. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/32355-alcon-systane-lubricant-eye-drops-recall-non-sterility-hazard.

Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/32355-alcon-systane-lubricant-eye-drops-recall-non-sterility-hazard · Updated August 17, 2026 · FDA enforcement record: FDA #D-0200-2025

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“Alcon Systane Lubricant Eye Drops Recall: Non-Sterility Hazard.” GovInfoNow, updated August 17, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/32355-alcon-systane-lubricant-eye-drops-recall-non-sterility-hazard. Based on FDA recall #D-0200-2025 (https://api.fda.gov/drug/enforcement.json?search=recall_number:%22D-0200-2025%22&limit=1).

Alcon Research LLC recalled Systane Lubricant Eye Drops, Ultra PF, Sterile due to non-sterility hazards, the FDA said on December 18, 2024. The voluntary Class I recall affects 55,960 units distributed nationwide.

How to tell if you have it

  • Brand: Alcon
  • Product: Systane Lubricant Eye Drops, Ultra PF, Sterile, 25 Vials (0.7mL Each)
  • Manufacturer: Alcon Laboratories, Inc., Forth Worth, TX 76134
  • Lot Code: 10101
  • Expiration Date: 09/30/2025

The hazard

The recall is due to non-sterility of the Systane Lubricant Eye Drops. The FDA classified this as a Class I recall, indicating a reasonable probability that the product could cause serious adverse health consequences or death.

Context

GovInfoNow's records show Alcon Research LLC has issued 24 other recalls since July 25, 2018. Recent similar recalls include an April 21, 2026 recall of Alcon GenTeal Tears Eye Gel for lack of sterility assurance and a November 24, 2025 recall of Alcon Custom Pak due to incomplete seals. Other recent recalls of similar products include K.C. Pharmaceuticals Ultra Lubricating Eye Drops (March 3, 2026), K.C. Pharmaceuticals Sterile Eye Drops AC (March 3, 2026), and TRP Gentle Eyes Lubricant Eye Drops (August 20, 2026).

How to tell if you have this one

Check for the product name 'Systane Lubricant Eye Drops, Ultra PF, Sterile, 25 vials (0.7mL each)'. Look for lot number 10101 and expiration date 09/30/2025.

  • Brand
    Alcon
  • Category
    Drug
Based on the official FDA remedy

What to do — step by step

  1. Check Product Details

    Look for the lot number 10101 and expiration date 09/30/2025 on the packaging.

Where it went and when

Where it was distributed

Distributed nationwide.

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FDA distribution: “US Nationwide.” States read from FDA’s own wording; “not listed” means the notice does not name it.

Distributed nationwide.

Recall timeline

FDA published this recall 35 days after the firm started it.

1. Firm started the recall: Dec 18, 202412. FDA classified it Class I: Jan 13, 202523. Published in FDA’s Enforcement Report: Jan 22, 2025320242025
  1. Firm started the recall
  2. FDA classified it Class I
  3. Published in FDA’s Enforcement Report

Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.

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The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official FDA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.

  • Official source: FDA Recall #D-0200-2025 (December 18, 2024) — FDA publishes no per-recall page; this is the official machine-readable enforcement record. Search FDA recalls for D-0200-2025 to see it in context.
  • Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on August 17, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the FDA notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
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