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FDA DrugsClass II

GenTeal Tears, Lubricant Eye Gel, Sterile, 10g (0.34 Fl oz), Distributed by: Alc...

Published: May 6, 2026Recall ID: D-0492-2026Category: drugsCountry: US

Reason for Recall / Hazard

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

Product Description & Identification

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.

Additional Source Details

FieldValue
CityFort Worth
StateTX
Openfda › Upc0300658064011
Openfda › UniiRN3152OP35
Openfda › RouteOPHTHALMIC
Openfda › Rxcui › 1310932
Openfda › Rxcui › 2793204
Openfda › Spl id750c99c5-ade3-4759-870b-cb59248e9fa0
Openfda › Brand nameGENTEAL TEARS
Openfda › Spl set ida57854fc-f3a2-4fbb-b718-cd06f87a721e
Openfda › Package ndc0065-8064-01
Openfda › Product ndc0065-8064
Openfda › Generic nameHYPROMELLOSE
Openfda › Product typeHUMAN OTC DRUG
Openfda › Substance nameHYPROMELLOSE 2910 (4000 MPA.S)
Openfda › Manufacturer nameAlcon Laboratories, Inc.
Openfda › Application numberM018
Openfda › Is original packagertrue
Event id98815
Address 16201 South Fwy
Code infoLot #: 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.
Postal code76134-2099
Report date20260506
Product typeDrugs
Reason for recallLack of Assurance of Sterility: Due to FDA inspection observations that it believes may impact product quality.
Voluntary mandatedVoluntary: Firm initiated
Recall initiation date20260421
Initial firm notificationLetter
Center classification date20260424

Overview

  • Recalling FirmAlcon Research LLC
  • StatusOngoing
  • Risk LevelClass II
  • DistributionNationwide within the United States
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