Alcon Research LLC recalls GenTeal Tears
- Recalling company
- Alcon Research LLC
- 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.
- Reason
- Lack of Assurance of Sterility: Due to FDA inspection observations that it believes may impact product quality.
- Classification
- Class II – may cause temporary or medically reversible health consequences
- Recall date
- Apr 21, 2026
- Reported
- May 6, 2026
- Distribution
- Nationwide within the United States
- Status
- Ongoing
- Lot / codes
- 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.
- Company location
- Fort Worth, TX
- Recall type
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Recall number
- D-0492-2026
- Agency
- U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
View official FDA notice ↗ Search recall number D-0492-2026 in the FDA Enforcement Report. Also see FDA recall press releases.
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