The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0651-2017·Announced 2016-11-30

Bausch + Lomb Recalls PeroxiClear Peroxide Solution for Excess Residuals

Bausch + Lomb is recalling PeroxiClear Peroxide Solution because the product was found to contain excess residual levels of hydrogen peroxide.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall is classified as FDA Class II, and the hazard involves a chemical exposure risk (excess hydrogen peroxide) where injury has not yet been reported, fitting the 'High' severity criteria for risk-of-harm products.

Plain-English summary

Bausch + Lomb is recalling PeroxiClear Peroxide Solution, a 3% hydrogen peroxide cleaning and disinfecting solution used for contact lenses. The recall affects 4,652,822 units distributed nationwide in the United States and in Canada.

The recall was initiated because the product was found to contain excess residual levels of hydrogen peroxide. The affected products include various sizes and pack configurations, such as 3 oz. and 12 oz. bottles, twin packs, and starter kits, sold through retailers including Target and Walmart Vision Center.

Consumers should stop using the affected PeroxiClear Peroxide Solution and check their lot numbers against the list provided in the official recall notice. The specific lot numbers and expiration dates are detailed in the structured product information associated with this recall.

The recalled product

Product
PeroxiClear Peroxide Solution, (3oz. and 12 oz., 12 oz. Twin Pack, 2x12 oz. Twin Pack for Target stores, 12 oz. for Walmart Vision Center and 3 oz. Starter Kit US), Manufactured by Bausch + Lomb, Rochester, NY 14609. PeroxiClear 3% Hydrogen Peroxide Cleaning & Disinfecting Sol
Manufacturer
Bausch & Lomb Inc Irb
Category
Medical Device — Contact Lens Solution
Hazard
Affected units
4,652,822

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Lot numbers (20)

  • Item #623815
  • UPC: 310119038154
  • Lot number: GE15012ST
  • Lot Exp. Date: 2016/11/30
  • Lot number: GF15055ST
  • Lot Exp. Date: 2016/12/31
  • Lot numbers: GH15053R
  • GH15056-1
  • GH15067ST
  • GH15070ST
  • GH15076ST
  • GH15081ST and GH15086-1
  • Lot Exp. Date: 2017/02/28
  • Lot numbers: GK15116ST
  • GK15118A1
  • Lot Exp. Date: 2017/04/30
  • Lot numbers: GL15148-1 and GL15148-2
  • Lot Exp. Date: 2017/05/31
  • Lot number: GC16080-1
  • Lot Exp. Date: 2017/09/30 and 623815C (3 oz.)

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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