Hypromellose recalls

The FDA has published 3 recalls involving Hypromellose since 2026. The latest was reported on 6 May 2026. Most were for sterility. Alcon Research has the most recalls in this group. Recalls usually affect specific lots, not every bottle on the market. Check the lot number on each recall page before acting.

Total recalls3since 2026

Last 12 months3reported

Class I00% of total

Ongoing3latest 6 May 2026

Recalls per month, last 24 months

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0Oct '24 0 0 0Jan '25 0 0 0Apr 0 0 0Jul 0 0 0Oct 0 0 0Jan '26 0 1 0Apr 2 0 0Jul 0 0

Severity split

Class I 0 0%Class II 3 100%Class III 0 0%

Why hypromellose is recalled

Sterility3100%

Companies

Alcon Research267%
Wizcure Pharmaa Private133%

Brands

By year

20263100%

Ongoing hypromellose recalls

3 active

Reported	Class	Recall	Company	Reason	Where
6 May 2026Drug	CLASS II	Systane, Lubricant Eye Gel, Night Gel, Sterile, Processed recalledSystane	Alcon Research	Sterility	Nationwide
6 May 2026Drug	CLASS II	GenTeal Tears, Lubricant Eye Gel, Sterile recalled by Alcon ResearchGenteal Tears	Alcon Research	Sterility	Nationwide
4 Mar 2026Drug	CLASS II	Vista Gel Hypromellose USP 3% w/v recalled by Wizcure Pharmaa PrivateVista Hypromellose Dry Eye Relief	Wizcure Pharmaa Private	Sterility	Nationwide

All hypromellose recalls, newest first

3 total

Reported	Class	Recall	Company	Reason	Where
6 May 2026Drug	CLASS II	Systane, Lubricant Eye Gel, Night Gel, Sterile, Processed recalledSystane	Alcon Research	Sterility	Nationwide
6 May 2026Drug	CLASS II	GenTeal Tears, Lubricant Eye Gel, Sterile recalled by Alcon ResearchGenteal Tears	Alcon Research	Sterility	Nationwide
4 Mar 2026Drug	CLASS II	Vista Gel Hypromellose USP 3% w/v recalled by Wizcure Pharmaa PrivateVista Hypromellose Dry Eye Relief	Wizcure Pharmaa Private	Sterility	Nationwide

Should you stop taking Hypromellose?

Not on your own. Most recalls affect specific lots from one manufacturer, and stopping a prescription suddenly can be riskier than the defect. Check your lot number and NDC against the recall, then call the pharmacy that dispensed it for a replacement.