FDA Recall Terminated

Biofinity XR Toric contact lenses 8.7/14.5 - 6PK Biofinity XR Toric (comfilcon A) Soft (Hydrophilic) Contact Lenses are indicated for the correction of ametropia (myopia or hyperopia) with astigmatism) in aphakic and non-aphakic persons with non-diseased eyes in powers from -20.00 to +20.00 diopters and astigmatic corrections from -0.25 to -5.75 diopters. The Biofinity (comfilcon A) Soft (Hydrophilic) Contact Lenses have been approved for extended wear for up to 6 nights /7 days of continuous wear. It is recommended that the contact lens wearer first be evaluated on a daily wear schedule. If successful, then a gradual introduction of extended wear can be followed as determined by the prescribing Eye Care Practitioner.

Recall: Z-0691-2018 · Initiated September 1, 2017

Recall

Recall Number
Z-0691-2018
Event Number
79073
Firm
CooperVision Inc.
FEI Number
3005724763
Product Code
LPM
Status
Terminated
Root Cause
Employee error
Initiated
September 1, 2017
Terminated
July 30, 2018
Address
180 Thruway Park Dr W, Henrietta, NY, 14586-9798

Description

Biofinity XR Toric contact lenses 8.7/14.5 - 6PK Biofinity XR Toric (comfilcon A) Soft (Hydrophilic) Contact Lenses are indicated for the correction of ametropia (myopia or hyperopia) with astigmatism) in aphakic and non-aphakic persons with non-diseased eyes in powers from -20.00 to +20.00 diopters and astigmatic corrections from -0.25 to -5.75 diopters. The Biofinity (comfilcon A) Soft (Hydrophilic) Contact Lenses have been approved for extended wear for up to 6 nights /7 days of continuous wear. It is recommended that the contact lens wearer first be evaluated on a daily wear schedule. If successful, then a gradual introduction of extended wear can be followed as determined by the prescribing Eye Care Practitioner.

Reason

The firm identified a labeling error affecting Made-To-Order (MTO) Biofinity XR Toric blister labels. The primary blister reads Biofinity Multifocal Toric in error, and should read Biofinity XR Toric. The outer carton correctly reads Biofinity XR Toric.

Action

Notifications were sent with instructions to examine inventory, discard any affected inventory, and contact the firm for credit or replacement. For further questions, please call (585) 756-9273.

Distribution

USA Distribution

Quantity

120