alcon Recalls Systane Eye Drops Over Fungal Contamination concerns
Alcon Laboratories, a major eye care company based in Fort Worth, Texas, has issued a voluntary nationwide recall of a single lot of its Systane lubricant Eye Drops Ultra PF, Single Vials On-the-Go, 25 count. The recall, announced in conjunction with the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), stems from concerns about potential fungal contamination.
While Alcon reports no confirmed infections to date, the company emphasizes the serious potential risks associated with fungal contamination in eye drops.”An infection could threaten vision and in very rare cases could potentially be life-threatening,” the company stated. This underscores the urgency of the recall.
The recall specifically targets lot number 10101, with an expiration date of September 2025. The affected product is easily identified by its green and pink carton,the prominent “Systane” and “ULTRA PF” branding,and the “25 vials” package size. Consumers are urged to carefully check their product packaging.
“Anyone in possession of affected product shoudl stop using the drops promptly,” advises the FDA. consumers who have purchased the recalled lot can contact Alcon for a full refund or replacement product. The FDA’s website provides detailed instructions on how to initiate this process.
individuals experiencing any symptoms suggestive of an eye infection, such as redness, pain, discharge, or blurred vision, should seek immediate medical attention from their ophthalmologist or primary care physician. Early diagnosis and treatment are crucial in preventing serious complications.
For more information about the recall and to access the FDA’s official statement, please visit the FDA website.
Systane Eye Drops Recall Check
Please enter the lot number and expiration date of your Systane lubricant Eye drops Ultra PF to see if it is indeed affected by the recall.
Clarification:
Form Title: “Systane Eye Drops Recall Check” informs users about the form’s purpose.
Instructional Paragraph: Guides users on how to check their product.
Form Elements:
Lot Number Input: A text input field for the user to enter the lot number of their product.
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ensures this field is filled in.Expiration Date Input: A text input field for the expiration date in the format MM/YYYY. The
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ensures this field is filled in.Submit Button: An input button labeled “Check” allows users to submit the entered information.
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as a placeholder. In a real implementation, you would replace this with the actual URL of a server-side script that would process the entered data and determine if the product is part of the recall.Server-Side Processing: You will need to implement server-side code (using languages like PHP, Python, etc.) to:
Receive the user’s input (lot number and expiration date) from the form.
Compare the provided information against a database or list of recalled lots.
Display a message to the user indicating whether their product is affected by the recall and provide instructions accordingly.
Additional Information: Consider adding:
A link to the full FDA recall announcement.
Contact information for Alcon Laboratories.
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