Systane — Class II drug recall D-0491-2026
Ongoing recall by Alcon Research LLC, reported 2026-05-06, distributed nationwide. Lack of Assurance of Sterility: Due to FDA inspection observations that it believes may impact product quality
| Recall number | D-0491-2026 |
|---|---|
| Product type | Drug |
| Classification | Class II |
| Status | Ongoing |
| Voluntary or mandated | Voluntary |
| Recalling firm | Alcon Research LLC, Fort Worth, TX, United States |
| Recall initiated | 2026-04-21 |
| Classified | 2026-04-24 |
| Reported by FDA | 2026-05-06 |
| Distributed | Nationwide (US) |
| Reason classes | sterility |
| NDC | 00065-0474, 00065-0474-01, 00065-0474-02 |
| Lot numbers | 1U63, 1W39, 1W40, 1X76, 2U47, 6V00, 6V12, 8V54, 8V58, 9T21, 9V39, 9V55, 9V97 |
| Expiration dates | 2026-04-30, 2026-05-31, 2027-01-31, 2027-02-28, 2027-03-31, 2027-04-30 |
Product
Systane, Lubricant Eye Gel, Night Gel, Sterile, 10g (0.35 oz), Processed in France for: Alcon Laboratiroes, Inc., Fort Worth, TX 76134, USA, NDC 0065-0474-01
Reason for recall
Lack of Assurance of Sterility: Due to FDA inspection observations that it believes may impact product quality.
Machine access
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Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration enforcement report via openFDA (CC0). Structured by Data Foundry (recall-structuring@2); last changed 2026-09-26. Not affiliated with or endorsed by FDA. Not medical or legal advice.