FDA Drug Recalls

Recalls / Class II

Class IID-1316-2022

Product

Systane Balance, Lubricant Eye Drops, Propylene Glycol 0.6% lubricant, Restorative Formula, Sterile, 10 mL (1/3 FL OZ) bottle per box, Alcon, NDC 0065-1433-02.

Brand name
Systane Balance
Generic name
Propylene Glycol
Active ingredient
Propylene Glycol
Route
Ophthalmic
NDC
0065-1433
FDA application
M018
Affected lot / code info
Part# 0065143302

Why it was recalled

CGMP Deviations: products were stored outside the drug label specifications.

Recalling firm

Firm
Mckesson Medical-Surgical Inc. Corporate Office
Manufacturer
Alcon Laboratories, Inc.
Notification channel
Letter
Type
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Address
9954 Maryland Drive, Deep Run Iii Ste. 4000, Richmond, Virginia 23233

Distribution

Quantity
12 boxes
Distribution pattern
Nationwide in the USA.

Timeline

Recall initiated
2022-06-29
FDA classified
2022-08-05
Posted by FDA
2022-08-17
Terminated
2024-02-13
Status
Terminated

Source: openFDA Drug Enforcement endpoint. Recall record D-1316-2022. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.