Contact lenses manufacturer, Johnson & Johnson Vision Care, Inc., is recalling certain lots of its ACUVUE disposable soft contact lenses. The affected products are as follows:-

Product names: A) 1-Day Acuvue Moist; B) Acuvue Advance with Hydraclear; C) Acuvue Oasys with Hydraclear Plus; D) Acuvue Oasys with Hydraclear Plus for Astigmatism Lot numbers: A) 2836840101, 2836840102; B) B00DHLP; C) L002NCS; D) B00HRMG, B00GW4Z

According to the manufacturer, the affected products do not meet its quality standards. Nonetheless, there are no significant health risks related to the affected products. The reasons for the recall are shown below:

• 1-Day Acuvue Moist
  Associated with a limited number of confirmed reports of a temporary sensation of stinging in the eye when the contact lens is inserted.
• Acuvue Advance with Hydraclear and Acuvue Oasys with Hydraclear Plus
  Associated with a limited number of reports of a brush bristle – previously used in the manufacturing process – found between the blister package and foil. The brush has been removed from the manufacturing process and replaced with alternative, safety-tested equipment.
• Acuvue Oasys with Hydraclear Plus for Astigmatism
  Associated with a limited number of confirmed reports of a lens being "off power" which the consumer may recognize as distortion or blurriness.

The manufacturer has suspended shipment of the affected products, while the optical outlets are advised to check their inventory immediately and isolate the affected products. Product recall and replacement are on-going.

According to the local supplier, the affected products are distributed in Hong Kong.

A customers' hotline has been setup by the local supplier for enquiries: 2588 1100.

If you are in possession of the affected products, please contact your supplier for necessary actions.

Posted on 23 October 2017