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Region with most incidents from Systane recall by end of 2025?
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North America • 25%
Europe • 25%
Asia • 25%
Other regions • 25%
Reports from health agencies and consumer protection organizations
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Alcon Recalls Systane Eye Drops That May Cause Vision Damage Due to Fungal Contamination
Dec 24, 2024, 06:30 PM
Alcon Laboratories has issued a nationwide recall of certain Systane brand eye drops due to potential fungal contamination that may cause vision damage. The recall affects a single lot of 'Systane Lubricant Eye Drops Ultra SPF, Single Vials On-the-Go' after a consumer reported finding a foreign material in a sealed vial. Upon investigation, the material was identified as fungal. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced the voluntary recall, advising consumers to check their medicine cabinets and discontinue use of the affected product.
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Other • 25%
Target • 25%
CVS • 25%
Walgreens • 25%
Minor compliance issues • 25%
No issues found • 25%
Recall expanded • 25%
Major compliance issues • 25%
No significant change • 25%
Other outcome • 25%
Alcon gains market share • 25%
Alcon loses market share • 25%
No specific cause identified • 25%
Other cause • 25%
Manufacturing defect • 25%
Supply chain contamination • 25%
Discontinue product • 25%
No significant changes • 25%
Product reformulation • 25%
Increased quality checks • 25%
Alabama • 13%
Other • 13%
Texas • 13%
Georgia • 13%
Increase by more than 10% • 25%
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Other outcome • 25%