Some contact lenses are being recalled by Health Canada because, according to the agency, it is an “isolated quality problem.”
According to the agency, Alcon – the company behind the product – identified a problem with a solvent supplied by a third-party supplier and used in the manufacture of the affected products.
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The solvent contained an “unexpected long-chain hydrocarbon substance” that was found in the finished contact lenses.
“Consequently, the identified lots may not meet Alcon’s performance standards throughout their shelf life,” the recall states.
The affected products are Dailies Total1 daily disposable contact lenses for astigmatism, Delefilcon A multifocal soft contact lenses and Total30 (Lehfilcon A) soft contact lenses.
Customers are advised to contact the manufacturer to determine if their product may be among those recalled. However, Canadians can also Visit website for model numbers.
The recall began on August 13.
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