Drug Contamination
Alcon recalls one lot of Systane single-use eye drops due to fungal contamination
Alcon Laboratories announced the voluntary recall of one lot of Systane Lubricant Eye Drops Ultra PF, Single Vials On-the-Go, following a consumer complaint that led to the discovery of fungal contamination in the drops.
FDA warns against use of possibly contaminated copycat eye drops
The FDA has issued a warning to consumers not to purchase or use South Moon, Rebright or FivFivGo eye drops because of possible contamination and risk for eye infection.
FDA issues revised draft guidance for topical ophthalmic drug products
The FDA has released a revised draft guidance discussing quality considerations for topical ophthalmic drug products, with the addition of new information related to product sterility and prevention of contamination.
FDA warns certain MSM eye drops have bacterial, fungal contamination
The FDA has issued a warning to consumers not to purchase and to immediately stop use of Dr. Berne’s MSM Drops 5% Solution and LightEyez MSM Eye Drops because of bacterial and fungal contamination.
FDA warns Mylan over valsartan manufacturing violations
The FDA announced it issued a warning letter to Mylan Laboratories Limited over violations of current good manufacturing practice observed during an inspection of a drug manufacturing facility in India.