drugs MODERATE Updated 2026-05-06

Alcon Research LLC recalls GenTeal Tears, Lubricant Eye Gel, Sterile, 10g (0.34 Fl oz),

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Recalled Product

GenTeal Tears, Lubricant Eye Gel, Sterile, 10g (0.34 Fl oz), Distributed by: Alcon Laboratories, Inc., Fort Worth, Texas 76134, USA, NDC: 0065-8064-01.

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Hazard / Issue

Lack of Assurance of Sterility: Due to FDA inspection observations that it believes may impact product quality.

Issued by

FDA

Distribution: Nationwide (United States)
Lot/Code Info: Lot #: 9T20, 9T50, 9T59, 1U30, 1U48, Exp Date: 4/30/2026; 4V15, Exp Date: 8/31/2026; 7V61, Exp Date: 12/31/2026; 1W47, 1W49, 1X14, Exp Date: 3/31/2027.

✅ What Should You Do?

  1. 1Stop taking this medication and contact your doctor or pharmacist immediately.
  2. 2Do NOT flush medications down the drain — use an FDA-approved drug take-back program.
  3. 3Check the lot number on your bottle or packaging against the recalled lots listed above.
  4. 4Report adverse events to FDA MedWatch or call 1-800-FDA-1088.

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