Alcon Research: Multiple Lubricant Eye Gels
Alcon recalls Systane and GenTeal eye gels over sterility concerns.
Stop using the recalled eye gels immediately. Contact Alcon Research LLC for instructions on returning the product and obtaining a refund or replacement.
Why it was recalled
Alcon Research LLC is recalling Systane Lubricant Eye Gel Night Gel and GenTeal Tears Lubricant Eye Gel due to a lack of assurance of sterility, which may impact product quality and pose a risk of infection. Consumers should stop using the affected products and contact Alcon for a refund or replacement.
Is mine affected?
Check the NDC or UPC and strength printed on the package. Yours is affected if it matches one below.
| Product | Lot code | NDC / UPC | Recall # |
|---|---|---|---|
| GenTeal Tears, Lubricant Eye Gel, Sterile, 10g (0.34 Fl oz) | 9T20, 9T50, 9T59, 1U30, 1U48, 2026 | NDC 0065-8064-01 | D-0492-2026 |
| Systane, Lubricant Eye Gel, Night Gel, Sterile, 10g (0.35 oz), Processed in France for: Alcon Laboratiroes, Inc., Fort… | 9T21, 2026, 1U63, 2U47, 6V00, 6V12, 8V54, 2027, 9V55, 8V58, 9V39, 9V97, 1W39, 1W40, 1X76 | NDC 0065-0474-01 | D-0491-2026 |
Where it was sold
Distributed nationwide.
Timeline
- Firm initiated recall
- Publicly announced
- Listed on Recall Canary
- Summary updated
Official source
Editorial summary by Recall Canary · summary updated 2026-09-03 · primary source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration · severity reflects the agency's published classification