A widely-sold brand of contact lenses could have become contaminated with rogue particles which could cause abrasions on the wearer’s eyeball.
An alert and product recall has been issued for Johnson & Johnson Acuvuee daily disposable lenses. The recall specifically relates to batches of 1-day Acuvue Moist for Astigmatism lenses.
The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Authority (MHRA) say the contact lens or the lenses’ blister solution could have come into contact with particles which scratch the eyes.
There is a danger of “eye redness or discomfort or corneal abrasion”.
A statement from MHRA says: “The affected lots may have particles on the contact lens or in the contact lens blister solution.
“If the particles are not noticed before insertion into the eye, this could cause eye redness or discomfort or corneal abrasion (damage to the surface of the eye).”
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There have as of yet been no reports of serious damage to lenses wearers but opticians and optometrists have been warned about the recall and told to alert patients.
Mark Birse, who is group manager for device safety and surveillance at MHRA, said: “While the risk is low, the MHRA takes the safety of the medicines and devices we regulate very seriously.
“It is therefore important that as many customers as possible are made aware of the need to check their lenses for these lot numbers.
“Contact lens users who still have concerns should contact their optician or optometrist.
“They can also report any adverse effects to the MHRA’s Yellow Card Scheme.”
Lense wearers should speak with their optician if they are concerned.
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Check if your lenses came from one of the batches being recalled
THE BATCHES affected include:
1-Day Acuvue Moist for Astigmatism
Product spec: BC 8.5, -6.00D/-0.75 X 180
Master lot number: 395749
30-Pack lot numbers:
3957490101
3957490102
3957490103
3957490104
3957490105
3957490106
3957490107
3957490108
3957490109
3957490110
3957490111
3957490112
1-Day Acuvue Moist for Astigmatism
Product spec: BC 8.5, -6.00D/-1.75 X 180
Master lot number: 395750
30-Pack lot numbers:
3957500101
3957500102
3957500103
3957500104
3957500105
3957500106
3957500107
3957500108
3957500109
3957500110
3957500111
3957500112
1-Day Acuvue Moist for Astigmatism
Product spec: BC 8.5, -3.50D/-0.75 X 180
Master lot number: 395751
30-Pack lot numbers:
3957510101
3957510102
3957510103
3957510104
3957510105
The list is also published on Johnson & Johnson’s safety notice. Customers should check the lot number of the lens boxes, which are shown on either the side or back of the cartons of 28 lenses and on the foil cover of individual lenses.
