Health Canada Recalls Contact Lenses Over Quality Issue

Health Canada has issued a recall for some contact lenses due to concerns about quality. The recall includes Total1 and Total30 contact lenses, sold by Alcon Laboratories. The company said there were problems with a solvent used for the lenses. “The solvent contained an unexpected long-chain hydrocarbon substance, which was found to remain present in the finished contact lenses,” an Aug. 26 Health Canada notice said. “As a result, the identified lots may not meet Alcon’s performance standards for the entirety of its shelf life.” Recalled products include Dailies Total1 One-Day Contact Lenses For Astigmatism, Soft Contact Lens delefilcon A Multifocal, and Total30 (Lehfilcon A) Soft Contact Lenses....