Johnson & Johnson is urgently recalling a brand of its contact lenses after the product was found to contain potentially damaging "foreign matter".
The recall was implemented after a number of reports from wearers of 1-day Acuvue Moist for Astigmatism lenses.
The group said it's thought the contact lens or the lenses' blister solution could have come into contact with particles which scratch the eyes.
In a recall notice, they wrote: "We received a limited number of reports of foreign matter on the contact lens or in the contact lens blister solution.
"While there has been one report of lens use that resulted in discomfort and eye redness, importantly, there have been no reports of serious adverse events."
However, wearers are warned against using the product as the particles could cause redness, discomfort or corneal abrasion.
Johnson & Johnson said it has "identified the cause, taken corrective action and are planning to implement even stronger manufacturing and quality controls based on learnings from this event."
The following lots are included in the recall:
1-DAY ACUVUE® MOIST® for ASTIGMATISM
Product specification: BC 8.5, -6.00D/-0.75 X 180
Master lot number: 395749
30-pack lot numbers:
3957490101, 3957490102, 3957490103, 3957490104, 3957490105, 3957490106, 3957490107, 3957490108, 3957490109, 3957490110, 3957490111, 3957490112
1-DAY ACUVUE® MOIST® for ASTIGMATISM
Product specification: BC 8.5, -6.00D/-1.75 X 180
Master lot number : 395750
30-pack lot numbers: 3957500101, 3957500102, 3957500103, 3957500104, 3957500105, 3957500106, 3957500107, 3957500108, 3957500109, 3957500110, 3957500111, 3957500112
1-DAY ACUVUE® MOIST® for ASTIGMATISM
Product specification: BC 8.5, -3.50D/-0.75 X 180
Master lot number: 395751
30-pack lot numbers:
3957510101, 3957510102, 3957510103, 3957510104, 3957510105
Any Acuvue wearer who has a complaint about the product is urged to stop using it and contact Johnson & Johnson Vision Customer Service or the store where the product was purchased.
If any wearer experiences persistent irritation, pain or redness, or a change in vision after removing the lens, they are advised to contact their optician immediately.
