On (b)(6) 2018 a call was received from an eye care provider (ecp) in italy who reported a patient (pt) had a ¿severe allergic reaction¿ to the acuvue oasys®1 day with hydraluxe¿ brand contact lenses within 5 minutes of insertion of the suspect lens.The pts eye (affected eye not provided) was swollen and the pt had an ¿anaphylactic shock and almost went into a coma¿.The pt allegedly went to a local hospital for evaluation.The event occurred 2 weeks ago, (b)(6) 2018.The pt discontinued use of the contact lenses (cl).The reporting ecp provided limited information; the ecp did not examine or treat the pt.On (b)(6) 2018 a johnson and johnson physician contacted the reporting ecp to request additional information.The ecp reported irritation and after the patient removed the suspect lens, there were no further issues.No additional medical information was provided.On (b)(6) 2018 the johnson and johnson physician received additional information from the reporting ecp.The ecp was able to contact the pt.The pt reported that they did not seek medical treatment or receive any medication after the reported event.No additional information is expected to be received.The lot number of the suspect product unknown.The suspect lens was discarded and not available for return for evaluation.This event is being reported as a worst-case event as it was unconfirmed if the pt sought medical intervention or treatment at the time of the event.If any further relevant information is received, a supplemental report will be filed.Serious reportable event trends are reviewed quarterly in franchise management review meetings.
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