FDA Recall Terminated

Contact lens solution. The product is distributed under the following trade names: Bausch & Lomb ReNu Multi-Plus Multi-Purpose Solution, Equate Multi-Purpose Solution and Target Brand Multi-Purpose Solution. The product is distributed in up to three sizes: 4 fl.oz., 12 fl. oz. and 16 fl. oz

Recall: Z-0715-2007 · Initiated March 5, 2007

Recall

Recall Number
Z-0715-2007
Event Number
37507
Firm
Bausch & Lomb Inc
FEI Number
1317628
Product Code
LYL
Status
Terminated
Root Cause
Other
Initiated
March 5, 2007
Posted
April 4, 2007
Terminated
January 9, 2008
Address
1400 North Goodman Street, Rochester, NY, 14609-3547

Description

Contact lens solution. The product is distributed under the following trade names: Bausch & Lomb ReNu Multi-Plus Multi-Purpose Solution, Equate Multi-Purpose Solution and Target Brand Multi-Purpose Solution. The product is distributed in up to three sizes: 4 fl.oz., 12 fl. oz. and 16 fl. oz

Reason

A higher than expected amount of trace iron in some bottles of finished product that over time affects the product's stability and color.

Action

The firm issued a press release on 03/05/2006. Consignees were notified on 03/06/2007 via a customized Recall Notification Package via overnight courier with tracking and delivery confirmation capability. Bausch & Lomb Sales Representatives will visit the home offices of the major wholesale and distributors concurrent with the mailing of the notification packages.

Distribution

Worldwide, including USA, Argentina, Brazil, Canada, Chile, Costa Rica, Korea, Mexico, Taiwan and Venezuela.

Quantity

1.5 million units