Product Recall
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Important Product Recall
Coopervision Hy-Care multipurpose contact lens solution
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We have been advised of a voluntary recall by contact lens solutions manufacturer Coopervision, of Hy-Care multipurpose contact lens solution (60ml, 100ml, 250ml bottles)
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The manufacturers quality testing determined that the product may not offer appropriate levels of disinfection in some circumstances against high levels of a particular yeast organism. Although no complaints have received and there have been no confirmed incidents attributed to inadequate disinfection, this action is out of an abundance of caution.
The manufacturer has advised they will shortly be setting up a website where users of the product can go for information on what to do and how to be reimbursed. Please check the Coopervision website for confirmation of when the recall website is live.
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However you may find it more convenient to return any supplies of Hy-Care solution to our practice where we will return these for you and issue you with a suitable alternative.
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It is very important you continue to clean and disinfect your soft contact lenses but we ask you cease use of any supplies you may have of Hy-Care at soon as possible since we have been advised about the recall.
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Please see frequently asked questions for further information or if you would prefer to discuss please contact the practice for further advice.
We apologise on behalf of Coopervision for any inconvenience caused. Please see below some frequently asked questions.
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Will the Hy-Care® brand return to the marketplace at some point?We will keep you updated on this.
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Is the recall a mandated or voluntary action?The highest standards of product quality is a priority for our supplier, and this action is being undertaken voluntarily.
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What countries are included in the recall?The affected bottles were shipped to: Andorra, Argentina, Aruba*, Austria, Belarus, Belgium, Bolivia, Botswana*, Bulgaria, Chile, Costa Rica, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Ecuador, Finland, France, Georgia, Germany, Greece, Greenland, Guernsey (UK), Hong Kong, Hungary, Iceland, India*, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Jersey (UK), Jordan, Kenya, Latvia, Lesotho*, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Mauritius, Mozambique*, Namibia*, Netherlands, Netherlands Antilles, Norway, Paraguay, Poland, Portugal, Qatar, Russia, San Marino, Saudi Arabia, Serbia, Seychelles*, Slovakia, Slovenia, South Africa, Spain, Suriname*, Swaziland*, Sweden, Switzerland, Tanzania*, Turkey, Ukraine, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, Uruguay, Zambia*, Zimbabwe*.
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Which brands are affected?The withdrawal affects all configurations of Hy-Care® Multipurpose Solution (60ml & 360ml). No other products from our supplier are included in this action.
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Does Hy-Care pose a danger to someone if used?Our supplier have received no complaints and there have been no confirmed incidents attributed to inadequate disinfection. However, the product may not be effective to the standards we expect if a lens is contaminated with high levels of a particular yeast organism. Our supplier is taking this action in line with its quality standards and out of an abundance of caution.
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Why is CooperVision recalling Hy-Care multipurpose solution?Our quality testing determined that the product may not offer appropriate levels of disinfection in some circumstances against high levels of a particular yeast organism. Although no complaints have been received and there have been no confirmed incidents attributed to inadequate disinfection, this action is out of an abundance of caution.
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Was there a certain bacteria or fungus against which the solution was ineffective?Yes, Candida albicans, on certain lens types – group IV (hydrogel) and group V(A) (a subset of silicone hydrogel) lenses.
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Can you be more specific regarding how disinfection performance lagged?Laboratory testing indicated that the product may not be effective to the standards we expect if a lens is contaminated with high levels of a particular yeast organism.
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Could other CooperVision solutions also be affected?No, this recall is specific to Hy-Care® Multipurpose Solution.
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Have there been any adverse events, injuries, or complaints reported?"We have received no complaints and there have been no confirmed incidents attributed to inadequate disinfection.
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What should patients who have Hy-Care® do with it?It is important you continue to clean and disinfect your soft contact lenses. Please cease use and discard your HyCare multipurpose solution once you have secured an alternative multipurpose solution. Please retain the bottle in order to obtain your reimbursement through the recall website.