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FDA Recalls Bausch & Lomb’s ReNu with MoistureLoc
On May 15, 2006, Bausch & Lomb recalled its defective product, ReNu with MoistureLoc, a contact solution used by more than 2.3 million soft contact lens users in the United States. Bausch & Lomb’s ReNu with MoistureLoc MultiPurpose Solution is a soft lens contact solution meant for the daily cleaning, removal of protein deposits, rinsing, disinfection and storage. However, according to the Center for Disease Control & Prevention, the solution has been linked to causing Fusarium Keratitis, a serious eye infection that affects the cornea and can potentially cause permanent blindness. A New York Bausch Lomb Renu recall lawyer at Finz & Finz, P.C. can help you seek compensation for your injuries incurred do to ReNu's defective product. Contact a New York Bausch Lomb Renu Recall Lawyer today to learn more about recovering your rightful compensation.Bausch & Lomb’s ReNu with MoistureLoc linked to Fungal Infections
Since 2005, public health authorities have been investigating an increase in Fusarium Keratitis cases whose only commonality was the prevalence of soft contact lens wearers in most cases. According to the Centers for Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), data revealed that 28 out of 30 Fusarium Keratitis infection cases wore contact lenses and that most used the contact solution, ReNu with MoistureLoc. It was also discovered that the use of ReNu with MoistureLoc could cause a variety of harmful side effects, including blindness and corneal ulcers. If you have used ReNu with MoistureLoc and experienced these side effects, it is important that you contact our New York Bausch Lomb Renu Recall Lawyer immediatelyAs of April 9, 2006, the Federal Drug & Food Administration (FDA) has reported 109 cases of suspected Fusarium keratitis that are under investigation by the CDC in 17 states across the United States. As a result, Bausch and Lomb announced its suspension of its shipments of the product, acknowledging reports of the serious health risks. The announcement also included the recommendation that ReNu with MoistureLoc solution users stop using the product immediately.
What is Fusarium keratitis?
Fusarium keratitis is a serious eye infection caused by the fungus, fusarium. Fusarium is commonly found in soil and other organic materials. The infection can severely affect the cornea and can potentially lead to serious vision loss and even permanent blindness if left untreated. Symptoms of fungal keratitis include eye pain, sudden onset of blurred vision, eye discomfort, decrease in vision, redness of the eye, light hypersensitivity and unusual discharge or tearing and/or lesions on the iris. After contacting a medical professional, contact a New York Bausch Lomb Renu Recall Lawyer to learn more about recovering compensation for your injuries.Have you or a loved one in New York been exposed to the risks associated with Bausch & Lomb’s contact solution, ReNu with MoistureLoc?
If you, a family member or friend have suffered fusarium keratitis or other serious health risk due to using ReNu with MoistureLoc, please contact a New York Bausch Lomb Renu Recall Lawyer of Finz & Finz, P.C. today at (888) FINZ-FIRM to speak with an experienced defective product attorney now or fill out the Free Case Evaluation form at the right of this page.
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