On 27dec2017 a johnson and johnson sales representative in (b)(6) reported a patient (pt) while wearing an unknown acuvue brand contact lens was diagnosed with ¿corneal endothelial cells decreased close to 1000 (affected eye not provided)¿.The eye care provider (ecp) advised the pt that a ¿corneal transplantation is to be necessary when the pt has cataract surgery sometime in the future¿.The ecp reported that the pt purchased contact lenses on the internet without a prescription and had an eye exam for the first time in many years.On 10jan2018 a call was placed to the sales representative and additional information was provided: the sales representative reported the information was received from the ecp on 27dec2017.On jan.10, 2018, the cr supervisor contacted our rep.The rep reported as follows: the suspect brand was not provided.The pt contact information was not provided.The pt was advised by the ecp regarding the importance of routine eye exams.On 15jan2018 the sales representative provided additional information: the pt presented to the clinic and did not bring the suspect lens.It is unknown what contact lens brand the pt was wearing at the time of the event.Additional information was requested.No additional information has been received.The event date is unknown.The lot number is unknown.It is also unknown if the suspect product is available.The event is being reported as a worst-case event as the diagnosis and treatment were not confirmed with the pts treating ecp.If additional information is received it will be reported within 30 days of receipt.Serious reportable event trends are reviewed quarterly in franchise management review meetings.
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