Lower risk Medical device recall · FDA · Published August 8, 2024

Alcon DAILIES TOTAL1 Contact Lenses May Cause Irritation Due to Quality Issue

Alcon is recalling DAILIES TOTAL1, DAILIES TOTAL1 for Astigmatism, DAILIES TOTAL1 Multifocal, and TOTAL30 Sphere contact lenses produced with a material quality issue that may cause temporary irritation, redness, or blurred vision.

Plain-English summary generated from official FDA data by GovInfoNow · Published by Carlos Caban · How we make summaries

🇺🇸 FDA recall #Z-3313-2024Medical device Alcon ›

Lower-risk recall

Material with a quality issue was used in contact lens production, so contact lenses may not meet quality and/or performance standards for the entirety of their labeled shelf life, and wearing these lenses may lead to temporary issues such as irritation, redness, or blurred vision.

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Recalling firmAlcon Research LLC6201 South Fwy, Aspex Facility · Fort Worth, TX 76134-2099

✎ GovInfoNow plain-language explainer

Alcon is recalling several contact lens products due to a material quality issue that may cause temporary irritation, redness, or blurred vision during normal use. This does not pose a risk of serious injury but requires lens replacement to avoid discomfort. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/54255-alcon-dailies-total1-contact-lenses-may-cause-irritation-due-to.

Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/54255-alcon-dailies-total1-contact-lenses-may-cause-irritation-due-to · Updated August 19, 2026 · FDA enforcement record: FDA #Z-3313-2024

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“Alcon DAILIES TOTAL1 Contact Lenses May Cause Irritation Due to Quality Issue.” GovInfoNow, updated August 19, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/54255-alcon-dailies-total1-contact-lenses-may-cause-irritation-due-to. Based on FDA recall #Z-3313-2024 (https://api.fda.gov/device/enforcement.json?search=recall_number:%22Z-3313-2024%22&limit=1).

Alcon Research LLC recalled DAILIES TOTAL1 and related contact lenses due to potential quality issues that may cause irritation, redness, or blurred vision, according to the FDA on Aug. 8, 2024.

How to tell if you have it

DAILIES TOTAL1
DAILIES TOTAL1 for Astigmatism
DAILIES TOTAL1 Multifocal
TOTAL30 Sphere

The hazard

Material with a quality issue was used in contact lens production, so the lenses may not meet quality and/or performance standards for their labeled shelf life. Wearing these lenses may lead to temporary issues such as irritation, redness, or blurred vision.

Context

GovInfoNow's records show Alcon Research LLC has 24 other recalls on record since July 25, 2018. Other recent recalls of similar products include PRECISION1 Contact Lenses (Sept. 30, 2025) and DAILIES TOTAL1 Multifocal (Aug. 8, 2024). CooperVision Pearle Vision 1 Day Contact Lenses were recalled for incorrect power risk on Aug. 12, 2026.

How to tell if you have this one

Check for the product names DAILIES TOTAL1, DAILIES TOTAL1 for Astigmatism, DAILIES TOTAL1 Multifocal, or TOTAL30 Sphere. Look for the lot numbers listed in the recall notice, which include specific dates and codes like N1275784 or 00630175507808.

Brand
Alcon
Category
Medical device

Based on the official FDA remedy

What to do — step by step

Check Lens Lot Number
Look for the lot number on the lens packaging or the product label, which includes specific codes like N1275784 or 00630175507808.
Replace Lenses
If your lenses are in the recalled list, stop using them and replace with a different brand or model.

Where it went and when

Where it was distributed

Distributed in 49 states and D.C. and Puerto Rico.

FDA distribution: “US: UT, TX, NC, MT, AL, WA, MS, PA, LA, MI, GA, FL, KY, OH, AZ, IL, CA, NJ, TN, NY, AR, MN, WI, MD, OK, SC, OR, MA, CO, VA, CT, IA, DE, WV, MO, ID, SD, NE, NV, IN, ME, VT, NM, NH, AK, HI, KS, RI, WY, PR, DC. OUS: GB, NL, HK, ES, PL, IT,…” States read from FDA’s own wording; “not listed” means the notice does not name it.

States: Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Puerto Rico, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, Wyoming.

Recall timeline

FDA published this recall 2 months after the firm started it.

Aug 8, 2024Firm started the recall
Sep 30, 2024FDA classified it Class II
Oct 9, 2024Published in FDA’s Enforcement Report

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

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Questions people ask

From the GovInfoNow team · based on the FDA notice · How we make summaries

How do I know if my lenses are recalled?

Check the product name and lot number on your lens packaging against the list of recalled items provided in the recall notice.

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Link to this recall

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Where this comes from

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 #Z-3313-2024 (August 8, 2024) — FDA publishes no per-recall page; this is the official machine-readable enforcement record. Search FDA recalls for Z-3313-2024 to see it in context.
Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on August 19, 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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