Soft Contact Lens

FDA device recall Z-0529-2015 · posted 2014-12-15 · Terminated

Recall details

Recalling firm

Cooper Vision Caribbean Corp.

Reason for recall

Portions of the lots may contain units with an incorrect lens axis condition.

Action taken

This recall is being initiated to the wholesale/distributor and Eye Care Practitioner level. Written communications will be forwarded to all first level consignees by overnight mailin..9. Receipt" tracking and follow up with consignees will be conducted according to the Effectiveness Check noted below. . - . The 0ff Axis condition is ~onsistent with a situation in which use of, or exposure to, the product is unlikely to cause adverse health consequences. A user may notice blurred vision due to the axis being out of specification but removal of the lens effectively reduces/eliminates any impairment. There is currently no indication that use of a lens with an Off Axis condition will create an injury requiring medical intervention. No permanent impairment is anticipated with or without medical intervention. Based on the analysis " described in the attached Health Hazard Evaluation, CooperVision will initiate a Class Ill recall. As noted by regulation, this classification is consistent with a situation in which use of, or exposure to, the product is unlikely .to cause adverse health consequences. Our evaluation of the Off Axis condition indicates it is unlikely to cause an adverse health reaction. Based on a Class Ill determination, the recall shall be conducted to the Wholesale level with a planned Effectiveness Check at Level B - 50% of Consignees to be contacted. Public Warning- in light of the low risk and proposed recall classification; a public warning is not warranted at this time. Distribution includes: " North America: Canada, USA " Latin America: Argentina, Brasil, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, Guatemala, Uruguay, Venezuela, Mexico " Europe: Belgium, Denmark, Germany, France, Netherlands, Poland, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland " Australia Returned lenses will be quarantined from distribution and destroyed as required. Actions and Dates: " Notify FDA through 806 Form on 10/23/14 " Initiate External communications starting 10/28/2014 " C

Root cause

Process control

Status

Terminated

Product code

LPM

Quantity affected

1170

Distribution

US Nationwide Distribution.

Date initiated

2014-10-28

Date posted

2014-12-15

Date terminated

2015-10-02

Location

Juana Diaz, PR