FDA Supports Bausch & Lomb’s Voluntary Market Withdrawal of ReNu MoistureLoc Contact Lens Solution

Weitz & Luxenberg is no longer accepting ReNu with MoistureLoc cases.

The following is the announcement by the FDA on April 14, 2006 stating that they support the withdrawal of ReNu MoistureLoc contact lens solution from the marketplace in the United States.

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FDA Statement

FDA Statement Regarding Voluntary Market Withdrawal of Bausch & Lomb ReNu MoistureLoc® Contact Lens Solution

FDA is continuing to work closely with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and Bausch & Lomb to investigate the source of Fusarium keratitis eye infections. The agency supports Bausch & Lomb's decision to voluntarily withdraw ReNu MoistureLoc® contact lens solution from the market until the agencies have had a chance to conclude their investigation.

FDA started its investigation of the Bausch & Lomb manufacturing plant on March 22, 2006, and will continue inspections of the Greenville, SC manufacturing plant and other facilities through next week. While the investigation continues, FDA will work with CDC to identify and confirm cases of Fusarium keratitis reported by state health departments and from FDA Medwatch reports.

FDA and CDC are advising consumers to take precautions to reduce their risk for Fusarium keratitis through preventive practices for contact lens wearers that include:

• Wash hands with soap and water, and dry (lint-free method) before handling lenses.
• Wear and replace lenses according to the schedule prescribed by the doctor.
• Follow the specific lens cleaning and storage guidelines from the doctor and the solution manufacturer.
• Keep the contact lens case clean and replace every 3-6 months.
• Remove the lenses and consult your doctor immediately if you experience symptoms such as redness, pain, tearing, increased light sensitivity, blurry vision, discharge or swelling.

For more information, please visit FDA’s Contact Lens and Eye Infections page at: http://www.fda.gov/oc/opacom/hottopics/contacts.html

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Weitz & Luxenberg is no longer accepting ReNu with MoistureLoc cases.

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