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Frequently Asked Questions about the AMO contact lens solution recall |
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| Below are answers to frequently asked questions about the AMO contact lens solution recall. |
- What product has been recalled?
- Why has AMO's contact lens solution been recalled?
- What is Acanthamoeba keratitis or AK?
- What are the symptoms of an eye infection caused by Acanthamoeba keratitis?
- What should I do with my AMO lens solution?
- Why is AMO liable?
- Should I contact an attorney?
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| The FDA has received
several reports of serious eye infections
that have been linked to the use of Advanced
Medical Optics (AMO) Complete Moisture
Plus Multi-Purpose contact lens solution.
AMO issued a recall in March 2007, but
the recall was insufficient and many people
continued to use the product after March
2007. |
| The FDA has received several reports of Acanthamoeba keratitis which have been linked to the use of Complete MoisturePlus Multi-Purpose Soltuion. Users of the AMO solution have reported eye infections dating back to January 2005. The link between the solution and the infection was identified as a result of an investigation by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), which found in a multi-state investigation to evaluate a recent increase in Acanthamoeba keratitis cases, the risk of developing Acanthamoeba keratitis was at least seven times greater for those consumers who used Complete MoisturePlus solution versus those who did not. |
| Acanthamoeba
keratitis is a rare infection caused
by a microscopic parasite that may lead
to vision loss. It usually affects one
eye and, in some cases, patients require
a corneal transplant as a result of this
eye infection. |
| The infection primarily affects otherwise healthy people who wear contact lenses. Symptoms of the infection can be very similar to those of other more common eye infections but Acanthamoeba keratitis is more difficult to treat. |
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Lieff
Cabraser represents
clients nationwide
who used AMO Complete
Moisture Plus Multi-Purpose
contact lens solution
and have also been diagnosed
with Acanthamoeba
keratitis.
Click
here to submit your
case. |
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ADDITIONAL
AMO CONTACT LENS RECALL
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| The main symptoms associated
with Acanthamoeba keratitis are: |
- Foreign object sensation in the eye
- redness;
- watery eyes;
- blurred vision;
- sensitivity to light;
- swelling of the upper eyelid;
- extreme pain.
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| If you suspect that
you have Acanthamoeba keratitis but
have yet to see a physician, please do so immediately. Please
keep in mind, however, that Acanthamoeba
keratitis is often difficult to diagnose.
If you used AMO Complete Moisture Plus, please
tell your doctor that you used this solution. |
| Federal health officials
have advised consumers to discard their AMO solution,
current contact lenses and lens storage cases. However,
if you have suffered symptoms of the eye infection
please do not discard this evidence. |
| Instead, stop using
your current contact lens, lens cases and AMO
contact lens solution, mark each product with ‘Do
Not Use" or ‘Contaminated’ and
place in a bag or container. Store the
bag or container in a safe place beyond the reach
of children. If you have suffered
a serious eye infection, these products can be
tested for the presence of the amoeba that causes Acanthamoeba
keratitis. Individuals should seek immediate
treatment if they have symptoms of an eye infection
as early diagnosis is important for effective
treatment. |
| Manufacturers of medical
products have a duty to produce products that
are safe for their intended use. AMO specifically
had a duty to exercise reasonable care in the
formulation and production of its contact lens
solution. |
| AMO aggressively promoted
Complete Moisture Plus Multi Purpose to healthcare
professionals as well as to consumers with representations
that it was a "highly effective cleaning
agent" and that it "is effective against
the introduction of common ocular microorganisms." |
| On behalf of our clients
injured from use of AMO contact lens solution,
Lieff Cabraser has alleged: |
- AMO’s contact lens solution was
not effective in disinfecting contacts lenses,
and vastly inferior to other multipurpose
solutions available on the market;
- AMO’s own data demonstrated the product’s
lack of effectiveness in preventing the growth
of protozoa microorganisms, including "acanthameoba";
and
- Acanthameoba are directly associated with
a high risk of Acanthamoeba keratitis in
users of contact lens solution products.
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| If you have been diagnosed
with AK, yes. "AMO has not yet acknowledged
its responsibilities to injured consumers," stated Wendy
R. Fleishman, a partner at Lieff Cabraser. "AMO
must compensate all users of its contact lens
solution who developed serious eye infections,
including reimbursing patients for the cost of
their surgeries and other expenses, and agree
to pay for necessary future medical care." |
| Through filing a lawsuit,
injured AMO contact lens solution users can seek
compensatory and punitive damages for the pain
and suffering they suffered, along with compensation
for past, current and future medical care and
punitive damages against AMO for the pain and
suffering inflicted on consumers. |
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| Lieff Cabraser is a
leading national injury law firm. We represent
clients nationwide with severe eye infections
from contaminated AMO contact lens solution. |
| If you or a family member
have developed an eye infection or suffered a
serious eye injury or loss of function after
using AMO contact lens solution, you may be eligible
to file a claim. Contact
an AMO contact lens solution recall attorney
/ lawyer at Lieff Cabraser to discuss your
legal rights at no cost or obligation. |
| We will handle all inquiries
with the strictest confidentiality and sensitivity.
Inquiries from Canada and other nations are also
welcome. |
| You are also welcome
to call us toll-free at 1-800-541-7358; visitors
from Canada can call 415-956-1000. Please ask
to speak with AMO recall attorney Kent Klaudt. |
| Founded in 1972, Lieff Cabraser Heimann & Bernstein,
LLP is an over fifty attorney
law firm with offices in San Francisco, New York and Nashville. For the last five years,
the National Law Journal has recognized Lieff Cabraser
as one of the top 20 plaintiffs’ law firms in America. |
| For our personal injury cases, we bring a team of experienced
lawyers. Each client is assigned an individual lawyer. In addition, we have
on staff multiple nurses, legal assistants, scientific analysts and case
clerks to assist the attorneys. To learn more about our firm, click
here. |
| For the AMO contact
lens solution recall, we bring a team of experienced
lawyers. Each client is assigned an individual
lawyer. In addition, we have on staff multiple
nurses, legal assistants, scientific analysts
and case clerks to assist the attorneys. To learn
more about our firm, click
here. |
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