AVAIRA Toric Soft Contact Lens Recall
On October 14, 2011, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) upgraded the recall status of CooperVision’s AVAIRA Toric Soft Contact Lens to a Class I recall. A Class I recall refers to the reasonable probability that a product will cause serious adverse health consequences or death, according to the FDA. In August, CooperVision recalled about 778,301 lenses that were found to have silicone oil residue that led to adverse side effects. If you or a loved one has sustained injuries from CooperVision’s AVAIRA Toric Soft Contact Lens, contact our defective product lawyers as soon as possible.
AVAIRA TORIC SOFT CONTACT LENS USE
AVAIRA Toric contacts are single-use, disposable contact lenses used to treat both near or far-sightedness in people with astigmatisms. They are predominantly sold in Wal-Mart, Costco and Lenscrafters.
In August, CooperVision began a “quiet” recall of the AVAIRA Toric contacts. Eye care professionals and retailers were informed of the recall, but many consumers only found out about the recall after they were injured and sought medical attention.
ADVERSE SIDE EFFECTS
Consumers of the defective AVAIRA Toric Soft Contact Lens have experienced the following side effects:
- Hazy or blurry vision
- Discomfort to the eye
- Torn corneas
- Corneal abrasion
If you have been using AVAIRA Toric contacts and have experienced any of these symptoms, stop using the contacts immediately and contact our defective product attorneys to see if you have a claim.
AVAIRA TORIC SOFT CONTACT LENS LAWSUIT
At Gordon & Doner, we feel that manufacturers of defective products should be held accountable when a consumer is injured. CooperVision was aware their AVAIRA Toric Soft Contact Lens caused injury and should have made more of an effort to alert the public. If you or your loved ones were injured due to their negligence, contact our defective product attorneys as soon as possible to explore your legal options with a free, no-obligation consultation.
For more information, visit the FDA’s Medical Device Recalls page.
