A batch of Systane Lubricant Eye Drops Ultra PF has been recalled after a customer complained of "foreign matter" in the drops—which turned out to be fungus.

One lot of Systane Lubricant Eye Drops Ultra PF, manufactured by Alcon Laboratories, has been recalled due to fungal contamination, the FDA announced this week.

The eye drops are typically used for temporary relief of burning and irritation for people with dry eye symptoms.

Systane Lubricant Eye Drops in a green and pink carton design, with “Systane” and “ULTRA PF” brand names on the front of the carton, and the “25 vials” package size marked Lot 10101 were recalled for possible fungal contamination on Dec. 20, 2024. The expiration date is stamped as 2025/09. Systane/Alcon Laboratories FDA

Systane eye drops have been voluntarily recalled due to potential fungal contamination as reported by the FDA on Dec. 23. The recall affects one lot of the product following a consumer complaint about foreign material in a single-use vial.

The recall affects one lot of Systane Lubricant Eye Drops Ultra PF, sold in a 25-count box of single vials, which are used to temporarily relieve eye burning and irritation, the FDA said.

The recalled Systane Lubricant Eye Drops Ultra PF were sold as single-use plastic vials in 25-packs, according to the recall notice posted by the Food and Drug Administration. They’re marked with the lot number 10101 and a September 2025 expiration date.