Reports of Eye Pain Prompt Avaira Toric and Avaira Sphere Contact Lenses Recalls

Washington, DC: CooperVision is recalling certain lots of Avaira Toric and Avaira Sphere contact lenses due to the presence of the residue (silicone oil). The presence of the residual oil may cause hazy vision or discomfort, severe eye pain or eye injuries requiring medical treatment. Not everyone experiences the same symptoms. Since the initiation of the recall, the company has received some additional complaints of severe eye pain.

In August 2011, CooperVision announced a recall of limited lots of Avaira Toric contact lenses. On October 13 CooperVision expanded the Avira Toric contact lense recall, impacting approximately 600,000 Avaira Toric contact lenses in the U.S. On November 16, 2011 CooperVision announced that it is expanding its worldwide recall of the Avaira brand product line of contact lenses to include a limited number of lots of Avaira Sphere contact lenses.

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Published on Nov-17-11