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Complete Moisture Lens Solution Recall Lawsuit – Why
AMO Is Liable |
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| On May 25, 2007,
Complete MoisturePlus Multi Purpose
contact lens solution was recalled by its manufacturer Advanced Medical Optics,
Inc. ("AMO"). The recall was
undertaken because of reports of a link
between a rare, but serious eye infection,
Acanthamoeba keratitis, caused by a parasite
and use of AMO’s 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." |
| 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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| The AMO recall lawsuits seek compensatory and punitive
damages against AMO for the pain and suffering inflicted on consumers. |
| "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." |
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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. |
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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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The main symptoms associated
with Acanthamoeba keratitis are: |
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Foreign body sensation;
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| If
you suspect that
you have Acanthamoeba
keratitis but
have yet to see a
physician, please
do so immediately. |
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ADDITIONAL
AMO CONTACT LENS RECALL
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| 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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About Lieff Cabraser: We have
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AMO contact lens solution recall, the Peter Pan peanut butter recall, Guidant
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