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Z-0130-2011

AMO Total Care (1) Contact Lens Solution, Formula: 8772x

Advanced Medical Optics, Inc. / initiated 2010-07-23 / Terminated / root cause: sterility

Abbott Medical Optics Inc (AMO) began a recall of AMO Total Care (1) Contact Lens Solution, Formula: 8772x; Product Code: 90275 (240 ml). Relieves the dryness, irritation, and discomfort that may be associated... on . The reason FDA records is "The recall was initiated after AMO determined, through internal testing, that a limited number of the flip top caps used during production of these solutions may leak and, although unlikely, the sterility of the product...". As of , the recall status on record is Terminated, and MDM tags the root cause as sterility.

Recall record

Recall number
Z-0130-2011
Status
Terminated
Initiated
Posted
Terminated
Recalling firm
Advanced Medical Optics, Inc.
Product
AMO Total Care (1) Contact Lens Solution, Formula: 8772x; Product Code: 90275 (240 ml). Relieves the dryness, irritation, and discomfort that may be associated with contact lens wear.
Product code
LPN Accessories, Soft Lens Products
Reason for recall
The recall was initiated after AMO determined, through internal testing, that a limited number of the flip top caps used during production of these solutions may leak and, although unlikely, the sterility of the product may be compromised. Products that are non-sterile have the potential to cause eye infections, which may be sight threatening.
Root cause tag
sterility
FDA root cause
Pending
Action
AMO prepared and issued on July 28, 2010 both a customer and distributor notification letter as part of their customer communication process. The letter informed the customers of the reason for recall, the products involved, the hazard involved and actions to be taken regarding the affected products. Customer with questions related to the COMPLETE Multi-Purpose Solution and/or Total Care (1) Contact Lens Solution return process, were instructed to contact an AMO Customer Service Representative at 1800 931 663.
Quantity in commerce
144 units
Distribution
International Distribution Only -- United Kingdom, Lebanon, Dubai, Bahrain, Russia, Kazakhstan, Ireland, and France.
Product codes and lots
Lot Numbers: AH01257.