Product description
Avaira Toric contact lenses are silicone hydrogel contact lenses supplied sterile in blister packs of six. Each lens is indicated for up to two weeks of daily wear.
See a list of details to help identify the product
Reason the product is recalled
CooperVision Australia Pty Ltd received complaints of temporary hazy or blurry vision and discomfort from wearers. This recall is part of a global voluntary recall of specific lots.
Laboratory tests have found that these symptoms were caused by a small amount of residue on the lenses. In all reported cases the symptoms were temporary and reversed after the contact lenses were removed. There have been no reported cases of permanent eye damage.
Laboratory tests have found that these symptoms were caused by a small amount of residue on the lenses. In all reported cases the symptoms were temporary and reversed after the contact lenses were removed. There have been no reported cases of permanent eye damage.
The hazards to consumers
Temporary hazy or blurry vision and discomfort.
What consumers should do
Discontinue use of Avaira Toric contact lenses until you have checked the lot number. Check whether or not the lot number of your product is included in the recall by:
◦ viewing the recall notice on www.coopervision.com/recall
◦ contacting the CooperVision customer service line on 1800 722 310
◦ contacting your eye care practitioner.
If your product is included in the recall, return it to your place of purchase for a replacement or a refund.
If you have experienced blurry vision or discomfort while wearing these contact lenses, and the symptoms have not resolved within two hours of removing the lenses, contact your eye care practitioner for further advice.
◦ viewing the recall notice on www.coopervision.com/recall
◦ contacting the CooperVision customer service line on 1800 722 310
◦ contacting your eye care practitioner.
If your product is included in the recall, return it to your place of purchase for a replacement or a refund.
If you have experienced blurry vision or discomfort while wearing these contact lenses, and the symptoms have not resolved within two hours of removing the lenses, contact your eye care practitioner for further advice.
Details to help identify the product
Supplier running the recall
CooperVision Australia Pty Ltd
Who sold the product
Eye Care Practitioners/Facilities Nationally
Identifying product features
Various lot numbers (see instructions below).
Identifying numbers
Other identifying numbers
Various lot numbers (see instructions below).
Where the product was sold
Nationally
Responsible regulators
Regulators are established or appointed by government. They enforce regulations and rules.
Quote PRA number 2011/12790 when contacting a regulator about this recall.
Recall and remedy questions
Contact the Therapeutic Goods Administration if you have:
- a question about the remedy being offered to you by the business that is responsible for managing this recall, or
- concerns about the way the business is managing this recall.