CLASS II Device recall · Reported 11 Dec 2019 · FDA Enforcement Report

Alcon Air Optix Night & Day Aqua (lotrafilcon A) recalled by Lens.com

Lens.com is recalling Alcon Air Optix Night & Day Aqua (lotrafilcon A), breathable contact lenses, PWR - 1.50. The recall was initiated on 14 Aug 2018 and the FDA has classified it as Class II.

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Lot, batch or date codesLot numbers 31248224, exp. 2021/06; 31251806, exp. 2021/07; 31252524, exp. 2021/07; 31202568, exp. 2020/09; 31247324, exp. 2021/06; 31255298, exp. 2021/08; 31231184, exp. 2021/03; 31257909, exp. 2021/08; 31247744, exp. 2021/06; 31240720, exp. 2021/04; 31252252, exp. 2021/07; 31251559, exp., 2021/07; 31243321, exp. 2021/05; 31259174, 2021/09; 31256939, exp. 2021/08; 31257917, exp. 2021/08; 31256939, exp. 2021/08; 31257917, exp. 2021/08; 31242179, exp. 2021/05; 31251806, exp. 2021/07; and 31252524, exp. 2021/07.
Quantity recalled1,600/6-contact lens cartons

Stop using the device if the notice says to, and contact the manufacturer or your healthcare provider for the correction or replacement.

Recall details

Recall number
Z-0609-2020
FDA event ID
83595
Recalling firm
Lens.com, Las Vegas, NV
Classification
Class II
Status
Completed
Recall initiated
14 Aug 2018
FDA classified
5 Dec 2019
Reported
11 Dec 2019
Type
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Customers notified by
E-Mail
Reason category
Other Reasons

Timeline

14 Aug 2018Recall initiated by company
5 Dec 2019Classified by FDA+478 days
11 Dec 2019Published in enforcement report+6 days

Companies usually start a recall weeks before the FDA classifies and publishes it; the gap above is that lag.

Reason for recall

The product may be counterfeit and could have microbial issues.

Product as listed by the FDA

Alcon Air Optix Night & Day Aqua (lotrafilcon A), breathable contact lenses, PWR - 1.50 BC 8.6 DIA 13.8, Rx, Sterile. The firm name on the label is Alcon Laboratories, Inc., Fort Worth, TX.

Where it was distributed

Due to HIPAA, the firm only provided a spreadsheet that contained the first name, last initial, and zip code of each customer who received email notification of the recall. Out of the 23,444 unique names on this list (25,162 names were actually listed due to multiple consumer orders), the firm believes approximately 800 of them to have received potentially counterfeit product. The recalling firm was requested to provide a consumer spreadsheet showing the name, shipping address, and email address but declined because they thought it would be a violation of HIPAA regulations.

Questions about this recall

Why was it recalled?

The product may be counterfeit and could have microbial issues.

Which lots are affected?

Lot numbers 31248224, exp. 2021/06; 31251806, exp. 2021/07; 31252524, exp. 2021/07; 31202568, exp. 2020/09; 31247324, exp. 2021/06; 31255298, exp. 2021/08; 31231184, exp. 2021/03; 31257909, exp. 2021/08; 31247744, exp. 2021/06; 31240720, exp. 2021/04; 31252252, exp. 2021/07; 31251559, exp., 2021/07; 31243321, exp. 2021/05; 31259174, 2021/09; 31256939, exp. 2021/08; 31257917, exp. 2021/08; 31256939, exp. 2021/08; 31257917, exp. 2021/08; 31242179, exp. 2021/05; 31251806, exp. 2021/07; and 31252524, exp. 2021/07.

Where was it sold?

Due to HIPAA, the firm only provided a spreadsheet that contained the first name, last initial, and zip code of each customer who received email notification of the recall. Out of the 23,444 unique names on this list (25,162 names were actually listed due to multiple consumer orders), the firm believes approximately 800 of them to have received potentially counterfeit product. The recalling firm was requested to provide a consumer spreadsheet showing the name, shipping address, and email address but declined because they thought it would be a violation of HIPAA regulations.

What should I do if I have it?

Stop using the device if the notice says to, and contact the manufacturer or your healthcare provider for the correction or replacement.

What does Class II mean?

Class II means the product may cause temporary or medically reversible health problems, or the probability of serious harm is remote.

Read the official FDA notice · Source record retrieved 26 Sep 2026. The FDA describes openFDA data as unvalidated; the official notice takes precedence. This page reports the record and gives no medical advice.

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