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Bausch & Lomb settles 600 eye fungus lawsuits
Daily Herald 6/1/09-- Click HereLeading the Fight for those Injured by ReNu with MoistureLoc
Parker & Waichman, LLP is leading the fight against Bausch & Lomb, Inc. on behalf of people injured after using ReNu with MoistureLoc contact lens solution. We filed the first case against Bausch & Lomb, Inc. on behalf of a Fusarium keratitis victim and have since filed numerous cases in federal and state courts. Parker & Waichman, LLP also filed a medical monitoring class action against Bausch & Lomb, Inc. seeking compensation for medical evaluations for all people who used ReNu with MoistureLoc. There are many law firms looking for people with ReNu injuries, but don't trust your case to any firm. Trust Parker & Waichman, LLP, the leaders in defective medical product litigation.ReNu with MoistureLoc Linked to Fusarium Keratitis
On April 10, 2006, Bausch & Lomb announced suspension of shipments of its contact solution ReNu with MoistureLoc. Reports of fungal keratitis infections in users of the solution are surfacing in contact lens wearers who use ReNu with MoistureLoc.
Increase in fungal infections found
Just before Bausch & Lomb announced it was suspending shipments, the FDA warned of increasing numbers of the fungal infections in those who wear contact lenses. There were 109 cases of Fusarium keratitis under investigation by public health authorities. CDC data of 30 cases of the infections revealed that 28 wore contact lenses and that most used the ReNu saline.
Fungal keratitis
Fungal keratitis is a serious eye infection that can develop through the whole depth of the cornea. The infection can require prolonged drug therapy with antifungals such as natamycin, nystatin, and amphotericin B. Other antifungals that may be administered include various Azoles and Fluorinated pyrimidines. If drugs do not work and the eye is damaged, surgery may be necessary to remove fungal ulcers/lesions. Symptoms of fungal keratitis include eye pain, eye discomfort, decrease in vision and light hypersensitivity.
FDA Recall
On May 15, 2006, Bausch & Lomb recalled its contact solution ReNu with MoistureLoc. The FDA and CDC have been investigating an increase in cases of fungal keratitis, an eye infection that affects the cornea and can cause permanent blindness.
Legal help for Renu MoistureLoc users
If you or a loved one developed an infection as a result of Bausch & Lomb Renu MoistureLoc saline solution, contact Parker & Waichman, LLP for a free case evaluation. Call 1-800-LAW-INFO (1-800-529-4636) or fill out the short form to the right.
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Bausch & Lomb Insurer Wins ReNu Lawsuit
Jan 5, 2010 | Parker Waichman Alonso LLP
A federal judge has ruled against Bausch & Lomb in another case stemming from the ReNu with MoistureLoc Contact Lens Solution recall. According to a report in the Rochester Democrat and Chronicle, Bausch & Lomb had filed suit against Lexington Co., a subsidiary of American Insurance Group (AIG), in an effort to force it to pay ReNu personal injury claims. Bausch & Lomb had argued that Lexington policy’s coverage limits should apply to ReNu with MoistureLoc claims...
Multipurpose Contact Lens Solutions May Cause Eye Damage
Sep 8, 2009 | Parker Waichman Alonso LLP
Recent studies on some multipurpose contact lens solutions have found that such preparations can cause eye damage. One such study was detailed last week at the 8th National Congress on Optometry and Opticianry held in New York.Multipurpose contact lens solutions have caused serious eye problems for some users in the past. For example, in May 2006, Bausch & Lomb issued a worldwide recall of ReNu with MoistureLoc solution after it was linked to an outbreak of Fusarium keratitis, a...
Company Refocuses Marketing Efforts on ReNu
Jun 30, 2009 | Parker Waichman Alonso LLP
We recently wrote that Bausch & Lomb, maker of ReNu with MoistureLoc, settled around 600 lawsuits involving the recalled contact lens solution. Now, Bausch & Lomb is focusing on ReNu marketing. According to a prior report in the Associated Press (AP), the settled ReNu with MoistureLoc claims have cost the company about $250 million, to date.WXXI Center for Public Affairs reports that Bausch & Lomb announced a massive marketing and re-branding campaign that is expected to cost...
3 Yrs After ReNu with MoistureLoc Outbreak, FDA Reports on Contact Lens Safety Efforts
Jun 17, 2009 | Parker Waichman Alonso LLP
A little more than three years after defective ReNu with MoistureLoc Contact Lens Solution was linked to scores of serious and potentially blinding eye infections, the Food & Drug Administration (FDA) says it is taking steps to improve contact lens safety. Among other things, the agency has developed a new video on contact lens safety, which can be found on the FDA’s Web site, along with an in-depth Consumer Update article.Bausch & Lomb pulled ReNu with MoistureLoc from...
Hundreds of ReNu with MoistureLoc Lawsuits Settled
Jun 1, 2009 | Parker Waichman Alonso LLP
Bausch & Lomb, the maker of ReNu with MoistureLoc, has settled around 600 lawsuits involving the recalled contact lens solution. According to a report in the Associated Press, the settled ReNu with MoistureLoc claims have so far cost the company around $250 million. Bausch & Lomb pulled ReNu with MoistureLoc from Asian markets in February 2006, and did the same in the U.S. in April of that year, after it was linked to an outbreak of Fusarium Keratitis, a potentially...
ReNu Contact Solution
Quick Facts
ReNu MoistureLoc Reference Guide
Manufacturer
Bausch & Lomb
Date Launched
2004
Status
Removed 5/15/06
Serious Side Effects
Fungal keratitis
Fusarium keratitis
Acanthamoeba keratitis
Corneal disease
Vision loss
Blindness
Related Topics
Renu MultiPlus Solution
Fungal Keratitis
Acanthamoeba Keratitis
Fusarium Fungus
Corneal Disease
Defective Drugs
Diseases
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