Recalls and alerts more than 4 years old are automatically archived. While this information can still be accessed in the database, it has not been altered or updated since it was archived. Web pages that are archived on the Web are not subject to the Government of Canada Web Standards. As per the Communications Policy of the Government of Canada, you can request alternate formats by contacting us.
Purevision toric tinted contact lenses (June 13, 2005)
- Starting date:
- June 13, 2005
- Posting date:
- July 11, 2005
- Type of communication:
- Medical Device Recall
- Subcategory:
- Medical Device
- Hazard classification:
- Type II
- Source of recall:
- Health Canada
- Issue:
- Product Safety
- Audience:
- General Public, Healthcare Professionals, Hospitals
- Identification number:
- RA-28497
Reason
Portion of two Purevision Toric product lots did not complete the required cycle time in the extraction and hydration process. As a result, residual extractable in the lenses exceeded specification.
Affected products
Purevision toric tinted contact lenses
Lot or serial number
W58405708, W58405713
Model or catalog number
738
Companies
- Manufacturer
- Not Applicable
- Date modified: