On 14 jun 2020 a johnson and johnson employee in (b)(6) reported a patient (pt) was diagnosed with a ¿od bacterial infection¿ while wearing an acuvue® oasys® brand contact lens.It was reported that the pt wore the suspect lenses for ¿over a period of approximately 1 month.¿ symptoms of ¿bleeding eye¿, red eye, sensitivity to light were experienced by the pt after 1 month of wearing the suspect lens in the od.The pt went to an ophthalmologist when the symptoms occurred (date of the event is unknown) who removed an eyelash in the od, diagnosed the pt with bacterial infection and prescribed antibiotic eye drops (name of antibiotic and frequency were not provided).The symptoms improved after treatment.On 16 jun 2020 additional information was provided: the reporter advised that the pt stated the ¿doctor spoke of conjunctivitis, but the pt doesn't know if the infection was caused by the lens.¿ the pt was prescribed ofloxacin tid for 5 days.The pt has returned to contact lens wear after approximately 3 weeks with no permanent damage noted to the od.The reporter advised no additional information is known.No additional medical information is expected.The date of the event is reported as 2020.This od event is being reported as a worst-case event as the diagnosis and treatment were unable to be verified with the pt's treating doctor.A lot history review was performed and revealed the following: the batch record did not show any abnormalities in monomer and solution testing.All parameters tested were within specification.All sterilization requirements were successfully completed.Lot l003w46 was produced under normal conditions.The suspect od contact lens was discarded.No additional investigation can be conducted.If any further relevant information is received, a supplemental report will be filed.
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