MikeBartolatz
Big Mike
(11/9/05 9:22 pm)
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lubricating eye drop recall in Canada
Eye Drop Recall
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This article has been published in Canada, and I dont know if it applies to product shipped to other countires for distribution, but in case anyone near the border has picked up any in Canada, I thought you should know about it...Linda
Consumers warned not to use possibly contaminated brand of eye drops
07/11/2005 2:20:00 PM
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TORONTO (CP) - The company that distributes Genteal Artificial Tears is recalling a batch of the product because of possible contamination with bacteria, Health Canada said Monday.
"Use of eye drops contaminated with bacteria may cause serious eye infection," said a Health Canada advisory. "People who are immune-suppressed, such as those with HIV/AIDS, or who are undergoing chemotherapy or taking drugs which cause immune suppression, may be at a higher risk for infection."
The affected 25-millilitre bottles are marked "Lot 51436" and have an expiry date of 2008-08. The product is made by CIBA Vision Canada Inc.
Lot numbers can usually be found on the top of the box or front panel of the bottle. The drug identification number (DIN) for this product is 02231289. The DIN can be found on the front panel of the product label and outer packaging.
Health Canada is advising consumers who use Genteal Artificial Tears to check the lot number on the bottle. If it matches the recalled lot number, consumers should immediately stop using the product and return it to the place of purchase.
People using the affected batch who experience symptoms of eye infection - such as redness, swelling, discharge, pain, itchiness, increased sensitivity to light and change in vision - should seek medical attention.
Genteal Artificial Tears is used to relieve eye irritation or dryness and is sold without a prescription as an over-the-counter drug. It is widely available across Canada.
According to the distributor, Novartis, the product was tested prior to release for sale and met all specifications, including sterility. However, Novartis is recalling the product as a precautionary measure based on a recent review of production facility controls.
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© 2005 Bell Canada
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