ReNu Contact Lens Solution Recall Alert

Bausch & Lomb ReNu MultiPlus Contact Lens Solution

On March 6, 2007, Bausch & Lomb announced a recall of certain lots of ReNu MultiPlus contact lens solution due to an elevated amount of trace iron, which could potentially shorten the shelf life and discolor the product. The recall of the 12 lots throughout the United States, Canada, Latin America, Korea, and Taiwan covers approximately one million bottles of solution. The recalled lots are marked with the "2008-03" expiration date. Although there have been no reports of injury, the eye is susceptible to any number of conditions that can result in permanent disability.

Breaking News about Complete MoisturePLUS multipurpose contact lens solution.

On November 22, 2006, the Food and Drug and Drug Administration and Advanced Medical Optics, Inc. alerted the medical community to a recall of 18 lots of Complete MoisturePLUS multipurpose contact lens care solution and Active Packs distributed throughout stores in the United States. These lots presumably contributed to increase in bacterial contaminations that lead to eye infections and microbial keratitis.

If you use Complete MoisturePLUS multipurpose contact lens solution and suffer from:

• Tearing
• Light sensitivity
• Blurry vision
• Redness
• Pain
• Discharge

You must consult your doctor immediately.

These are the lot numbers affected by the recall:

Initial Recall for ReNu Contact Lens Solution

On April 10, 2006, Bausch & Lomb announced a ReNu Contact Lens Solution recall alert due to the reports of Fusarium keratitis eye infections in a number of people that used the product. Bausch & Lomb began this initial recall after public health services including the Centers for Disease Control and the Food and Drug Administration investigated 109 cases of Fusarium keratitis and discovered 30 that were possibly linked to the ReNu Contact Lens solution. In response to these reports, Bausch & Lomb halted all shipments of ReNu Contact Lens Solution to stores throughout America.

Finally, on May 15, 2006, Bausch & Lomb began an extended recall of ReNu Contact Lens Solution. At the time of the ReNu Contact Lens Solution Recall Alert, 2.3 million people used ReNu Contact Lens Solution with MoistureLoc, oblivious to the potential dangers. Recent reports reveal that ReNu Contact Lens Solution with MoistureLoc was not properly tested before it was put on the market, nor was it part of a complete FDA product safety regimen. This lack of oversight may have contributed to the rise in the bacterial infections.

Extended Recall of ReNu Contact Lens Solution with MoistureLoc

The extended recall of ReNu Contact Lens Solution with MoistureLoc was due to the dangerous nature of the Fusarium bacterium. Fusarium can cause an eye infection called keratitis on the cornea of the eye, where it can cause pain, discomfort, light sensitivity, and loss of vision. Treating this condition requires expensive antifungal drug therapy, and should these drugs fail doctors must perform surgery to remove any ulcers, lesions, or other unhealthy growths.

Consumers deserve to trust that the products they purchase won't cause devastating injury. If you or someone you know was affected by the ReNu Contact Lens Solution recall alert, you need to consult a defective products attorney immediately. You could be entitled to monetary compensation for your physical pain and emotional suffering, but the time for you to take action is running out. Don't allow powerful corporations to overlook serious risks to consumer safety or to jeopardize your health or the security of loved ones. Contact an experienced attorney today.