Severity
Moderate
FDA Devices recall · Reported November 30, 2016
Product was found to contain excess residual levels of hydrogen peroxide.
Bausch & Lomb Inc Irb recalled PeroxiClear Peroxide Solution, (3oz. and 12 oz., 12 oz. Twin Pack, 2x12 oz. Twin Pack for… - a moderate-severity action.
PeroxiClear Peroxide Solution, (3oz. and 12 oz., 12 oz. Twin Pack, 2x12 oz. Twin Pack for… was recalled by Bausch & Lomb Inc Irb in November 30, 2016. Reason: Product was found to contain excess residual levels of hydrogen peroxide.. Check the official notice for the remedy. Verify recall #Z-0651-2017 with the FDA Devices before acting.
The recall
Bausch & Lomb Inc Irb issued this moderate-severity FDA Devices recall-Product was found to contain excess residual levels of hydrogen peroxide..
Sourced from official FDA Devices enforcement records. Verify recall #Z-0651-2017 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.
This FDA Devices action (record #Z-0651-2017) was formally reported on November 30, 2016, with the manufacturer initiating the action on September 19, 2016. It is classified under Moderate severity (Class II), with a current status of Terminated. Bausch & Lomb Inc Irb is listed as the recalling firm, operating out of Rochester, NY. Federal records list the affected scope as 4,652,822 units, placing this recall in the million-unit bracket that typically triggers nationwide consumer alerts and retailer sweeps.
The documented reason for this recall is: Product was found to contain excess residual levels of hydrogen peroxide. Distribution data in the federal record shows the product reached: Worldwide Distribution-U.S. Nationwide and country of: Canada.. Distribution scope directly affects the consumer exposure window and determines whether a recall remains regional or escalates into a nationwide advisory.
Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls, 3 from FDA Devices - clustering in a narrow category often points to a systemic quality-control or supplier issue rather than a one-off defect. Always verify the recall number against the official agency record before acting.
Where this recall sits in its category - 40,322 medical devices recalls on record
Of 101,704 recalls in the database, 24,878 are high severity, 72,426 moderate, and 4,400 low. This recall is classified moderate severity.
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Severity
Moderate
Affected scope
4,652,822 units
Related Recalls
6
3 from same agency
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 Solution is indicated for the daily cleaning, removal of protein deposits, disinfection and storage of soft (hydrophilic) contact lenses (including silicone hydrogel) and rigid gas permeable contact lenses.
Product was found to contain excess residual levels of hydrogen peroxide.
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Food and Drug Administration |
| Severity class | Moderate (Class II) |
| Status | Terminated |
| Recall number | Z-0651-2017 |
| Date reported | November 30, 2016 |
| Date initiated | September 19, 2016 |
| Recalling firm | Bausch & Lomb Inc Irb |
| Firm location | Rochester, NY |
| Affected scope | 4,652,822 units |
| Distribution | Worldwide Distribution-U.S. Nationwide and country of: Canada. |
Profile values are sourced directly from the official FDA Devices enforcement record. Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
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