medical LOW RISK Updated 2018-03-07

CooperVision Inc. recalls Biofinity XR Toric contact lenses 8.7/14.5 - 6PK Biofin

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Recalled Product

Biofinity XR Toric contact lenses 8.7/14.5 - 6PK Biofinity XR Toric (comfilcon A) Soft (Hydrophilic) Contact Lenses are indicated for the correction of ametropia (myopia or hyperopia) with astigmatism) in aphakic and non-aphakic persons with non-diseased eyes in powers from -20.00 to +20.00 diopters and astigmatic corrections from -0.25 to -5.75 diopters. The Biofinity (comfilcon A) Soft (Hydrophilic) Contact Lenses have been approved for extended wear for up to 6 nights /7 days of continuous wear. It is recommended that the contact lens wearer first be evaluated on a daily wear schedule. If successful, then a gradual introduction of extended wear can be followed as determined by the prescribing Eye Care Practitioner.

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Hazard / Issue

The firm identified a labeling error affecting Made-To-Order (MTO) Biofinity XR Toric blister labels. The primary blister reads Biofinity Multifocal Toric in error, and should read Biofinity XR Toric. The outer carton correctly reads Biofinity XR Toric.

Issued by

FDA

Distribution: USA Distribution
Lot/Code Info: Exp. date 2017-07-11; Lots: R12497769, R12519016, R12508969, R12496191, R12514162, R12518889, R12483347, R12518980, R12496182, R12496192, R12498168, R12502974, R12496166, R12496196, R12501147, R12508370, R12518890, R12518978,

✅ What Should You Do?

  1. 1Contact your healthcare provider immediately to discuss this recall.
  2. 2Stop using the device if it is safe to do so, and contact your provider.
  3. 3Follow the manufacturer's remedy instructions provided in the recall notice.
  4. 4Report device problems to FDA MedWatch or call 1-800-FDA-1088.

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