[Opticians] ReNu Multiplus C/L solution recall

[Tim Alden]

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March 11, 2007 

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B&L Recalls Twelve Lots of ReNu MultiPlus
Bausch & Lomb has initiated a limited, voluntary recall of 12 lots of its
ReNu MultiPlus lens care solution in the U.S., Canada, Latin America, Korea
and Taiwan because they contain an elevated level of trace iron. The iron
may combine with other compounds in the solution to cause discoloration,
which signals that the solution may be losing effectiveness over time and
could shorten the shelf life of the product to less than its two-year
expiration date. The company has received no reports of serious adverse
events associated with these lots.
    B&L launched an investigation after receiving three customer reports of
discolored solution. "We are confident we have identified the source of the
problem and we are taking appropriate measures designed to avoid
recurrences," said Angela J. Panzarella, vice president and head of B&L's
global vision care business.
All of the recalled lots carry the expiration date "2008 - 03" on the
bottle. The lot numbers subject to recall are:
. GC6030 GC6061
. GC6037 GC6063
. GC6038 GC6072
. GC6045 GC6073
. GC6048 GC6080
. GC6052 GC6085
    None of the product manufactured was put into care kits. If patients
notice that their lens care solution appears discolored, they should discard
it. Patients who have bottles from the lot numbers listed above can visit
the company's website at http://www.bausch.com/productrecall
<http://lwwvisioncare-media.com/lrd0_AAajHAAAGhoB> , or call the consumer
affairs line at 1-866-259-8255, to arrange for a replacement.

 

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