Alden Optical recalls ASTERA Multifocal Toric Daily Wear Soft contact lenses due to lack of sterility assurance. Consumers should check catalog number AOAMT54 for affected products.
Contact lenses lack sterility assurance.
Alden Optical is recalling ASTERA Multifocal Toric Daily Wear Soft contact lenses because they lack sterility assurance. This means the lenses may not be safe for use and could pose a risk of infection.
The contact lenses lack sterility assurance, meaning they may not be safe for use and could lead to infections. This is a risk for people who wear contact lenses daily.
People who own or use Alden Optical's ASTERA Multifocal Toric Daily Wear Soft contact lenses with catalog number AOAMT54 are affected. Those with eye conditions requiring correction are most at risk.
Check for the catalog number AOAMT54 on the product packaging. The product is designed for daily wear correction of visual acuity in people with refractive errors.
Look for catalog number AOAMT54 on the contact lens packaging.
The contact lenses lack sterility assurance, which means they may not be safe for use and could pose a risk of infection.
Check the product packaging for catalog number AOAMT54. If you have the affected product, contact Alden Optical for guidance.
Yes, the lack of sterility assurance could lead to infections, especially for people who wear contact lenses daily.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Alden Optical to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-0991-2018 — Alden Optical Alden Optical Hello, I own a Alden Optical that is covered by recall Z-0991-2018 from Alden Optical. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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