Class 3 Device Recall ACUVUE OASYS BRAND CONTACT LENSES for ASTIGMATISM with HYDRACLEAR Plus (senofilcon A)

• Date Initiated by Firm: July 16, 2010
• Date Posted: September 21, 2010
• Recall Status: Terminated on March 28, 2011
• Recall Number: Z-2445-2010
• Recall Event ID: 56460
• Product Classification: Lenses, soft contact, extended wear - Product Code LPM
• Product: Primary (inner) Package Label: ACUVUE OASYS BRAND CONTACT LENSES for ASTIGMATISM with HYDRACLEAR Plus (senofilcon A) Johnson & Johnson Vision Care, Inc. Rx Only, STERILE. Lot B006WBS1 -9.00D -1.25 CYL 80 , 2013/05 AXIS. (Correct labeling) Mislabeled Outer (secondary) Label: Lot B006X641 D -8.50 CYL -1.25 AXIS 100, 2013/05 DO NO PAY Free Sample Not For Sale Consumer Note: This product has been provided free of charge to your Eye Care professional to aid in proper fitting. The sale of this product is prohibited. You should not have been charged money for this product. Contents: 1 lens (38% H2) in buffered saline with up to 0.005% methyl ether cellulose.
• Code Information: Lot B006X641
• Recalling Firm/ Manufacturer: Vistakon; 7500 Centurion Pkwy Ste 100; Jacksonville FL 32256-0517
• For Additional Information Contact: 904-443-1763
• Manufacturer Reason for Recall: ACUVUE OASYS Brand Contact Lenses for ASTIGMATISM may be mislabeled on the outer (secondary) packaging carton. The outer (secondary) cartons labeled as Lot B006X641 -8.50D -1.25cyl. 100 Axis may actually contain primary packages from Lot B006WBS1 -9.00D -1.25cyl. 80 Axis. The inner (primary) package labeling is correct. Product was only distributed to Eye Care Professionals for use in proper f
• FDA Determined Cause: Error in labeling
• Action: Vistakon issued an Important Product Notification dated July 28, 2010 to customers identifying the affected product, the labeling issue, and actions to be taken by the customer. Vistakon issued a separate Important Product Notification dated July 28, 2010 to distribuitors identifying the affected product, the labeling issue, and actions to be taken by the distributor. Customers are instructed to check their inventory for affected products and return a business reply card. If replacement -8.50 lenses are needed, the customer can contact Customer Service at 1-800-874-5178. Distributors are instructed to check their inventory for affected products and return them using an enclosed return label. Replacement product will be sent by the firm. Customer Service can be contacted at 1-800-874-5178. Accounts will be instructed to go to their inventory and look for the B006X641, -8.50 lot and open the secondary carton and verify the product inside. If it is the -9.00 product they can keep the product and re-slot it in the proper place within the kit (product is ok, nothing wrong with primary package or lens inside) and order a replacement -8.50 if necessary. Business reply cards will be supplied for accounts to return to third party indicating if they had any mix/mislabeled product.
• Quantity in Commerce: 2,123 lenses
• Distribution: Worldwide Distribution: USA including all states, District of Columbia and Puerto Rico, and the countries of Canada, Bahamas, Honduras, and United Arab Emirates.
• Total Product Life Cycle: TPLC Device Report

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