Pharmaceutical Injuries - Complete MoisturePlus

Have You Sustained Personal Injuries from Complete MoisturePlus, other Medications, Pharmaceuticals, or Chemical Exposure?

On May 25, 2007 Advanced Medical Optics announced an immediate and voluntary recall of Complete MoisturePlus contact lens solution.

Complete® MoisturePlus™ has been linked to a serious eye infection, Acanthamoeba keratitis, which is a painful and sight-threatening condition caused by organisms most commonly found in soil and water. The infection can be chronic and resistant to treatment and often requires surgical intervention, including corneal transplantation. In some cases it could lead to blindness. Symptoms of fungal eye infection include blurry vision, eye pain, eye redness, sensitivity to light, and discharge.

Acanthamoeba is a microorganism commonly found in water, soil, sewage systems, cooling towers, and heating/ventilation/air conditioning (HVAC) systems. Acanthamoeba keratitis (AK) is a rare, but serious, infection of the cornea. AK is usually found among individuals who improperly store/handle/disinfect their lenses (e.g., use tap water or homemade solutions for cleaning), swim/use hot tubs/shower while wearing lenses, come in contact with contaminated water, have minor damage to their corneas, or have previous corneal trauma. The incidence of AK in the United States has been estimated by CDC at approximately one to two cases per million contact lens users.

The symptoms of Acanthamoeba keratitis can be very similar to those of other more common eye infections and may include eye pain or redness, blurred vision, light sensitivity, sensation of something in the eye or excessive tearing but Acanthamoeba is more difficult to treat. Acanthamoeba keratitis may lead to vision loss with some patients requiring a corneal transplant. The infection primarily affects otherwise healthy people who wear contact lenses.

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). It is estimated that Acanthamoeba keratitis infections occur in approximately 2 out of every 1 million contact lens users in the United States each year. But in a multi-state investigation to evaluate a recent increase in Acanthamoeba keratitis cases, CDC determined that 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.

AMO Announces Voluntary Recall of Complete® Moistureplus™ Multipurpose Solution

Recall: Complete MoisturePlus Contact Lens Solution

FDA Preliminary Public Health Notification: Acanthamoeba Keratitis Infections Potentially Related to Complete MoisturePlus Multipurpose Contact Lens Solution Manufactured by Advanced Medical Optics (AMO)

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