Alcon Research LLC 2026-05-06 Health serious FDA
Health · FDA · Recall #FDA-D-0492-2026
GenTeal Tears, Lubricant Eye Gel, Sterile, 10g (0.34 Fl oz), Distributed by: Alcon… Recall
Issued May 6, 2026 · Alcon Research LLC
In May 2026, Alcon Research LLC recalled the GenTeal Tears, Lubricant Eye Gel, Sterile, 10g (0.34 Fl oz), Distributed by: Alcon…, a serious health recall reported by the FDA.
Compiled by Maya Ellison, RecallCheckr
What this means for you
Lack of Assurance of Sterility: Due to FDA inspection observations that it believes may impact product quality.
What you should do
- 1 Stop using GenTeal Tears, Lubricant Eye Gel, Sterile, 10g (0.34 Fl oz), Distributed by: Alcon… right away.
- 2 Set it aside where it won't be used by mistake.
- 3 Contact Alcon Research LLC to arrange your voluntary. See the official notice below for contact details.
- 4 Keep the product until your remedy is fully processed. You may need it.
Official remedy (Voluntary):
Recall details
- Brand
- Alcon Research LLC
- Category
- Health
- Recall date
- May 6, 2026
- Units affected
- Not reported
- Sold at
- Nationwide within the United States
- Recall number
- FDA-D-0492-2026
- Made in
- United States
- Issuing agency
- FDA
In context
- Alcon Research LLC has 12 recalls in our database, including 1 rated Critical.
- We're tracking 3,576 Health recalls in our database.
- This is the 356th Health recall we've logged in 2026.