HSA Updates on Johnson & Johnson Vision Care's Second Voluntary Recall of 1 Day Acuvue® TrueEye™ Brand Contact Lenses

The Health Sciences Authority (HSA) is overseeing the voluntary market recall of more affected lots of 1•DAY ACUVUE® TruEyeTM Brand Contact Lens by Johnson & Johnson Vision Care. This second recall was initiated on Wednesday 26 October 2010.

2      The first recall in August 2010 by Johnson & Johnson Vision Care was prompted by overseas reports of eye irritation or discomfort as a result of using this product. The company found that there was an issue in the lens rinsing process on a particular manufacturing line which led to some of the lens not being optimally/properly rinsed.

3      Additional lots that do not meet manufacturing requirements have been identified and are currently being recalled by the company. This was based on a detailed investigation conducted by Johnson & Johnson Vision Care following the August recall. Johnson & Johnson Vision Care has confirmed that no health-related complaints related to these additional lots have been received to date in Singapore or globally.

4      Johnson & Johnson Vision Care has distributed 1557 boxes of the affected lots, each containing 30 lenses to optical outlets in Singapore this year. The affected lot numbers, comprising 10 digits, begin with the 6 digits falling between 492262 – 492476 and between 502099 – 502257 (Please refer to annex for details). The lot numbers are the first 10 digits that are printed at the side of the product box and on the individual blister packs. Globally, there are additional lots that are affected.

5      Johnson & Johnson Vision care has initiated a voluntary recall of the affected lots. This recall is expected to be completed within a week.

Public Advisory

6      HSA advises members of the public to:

• stop using the affected lots of 1•DAY ACUVUE® TruEyeTM Brand Contact Lenses;
• stop using 1•DAY ACUVUE® TruEyeTM Brand Contact Lenses if they are in doubt of the product lot number they have in their possession;
• consult a doctor if they experience symptoms of eye irritation or feel unwell after using the affected lots of this product;
• contact Johnson & Johnson Vision Care if they have purchased 1•DAY ACUVUE® TruEyeTM Brand Contact Lenses overseas.

7      For additional information, consumers are advised to contact Johnson & Johnson Vision Care Singapore at 1800-2233113 between the hours of 9:00am-6:00pm from Monday to Friday, email to askacuvueSG@its.jnj.com or visit their website at www.acuvue.com.sg. Consumers may also visit their optometrists or optical outlets for details on the return of affected lots.

8      HSA will continue to monitor the situation closely and will take all appropriate actions to protect public health and safety.

HEALTH SCIENCES AUTHORITY
SINGAPORE
2 NOVEMBER 2010

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Published: 2 Nov 2010

HSA Updates