AMO collaborates with IER on contact lens solutions
This article was originally published in The Gray Sheet
Executive Summary
Advanced Medical Optics will collaborate with the nonprofit Institute for Eye Research to develop new contact lens disinfectant and cleaning solutions and related products. Announced June 17, the collaboration actually began May 1, AMO notes. In May 2007, AMO recalled its flagship Complete MoisturePlus multipurpose lens solution after it was linked to an increased incidence of Acanthamoeba keratitis infections, and FDA's ophthalmic devices panel met June 10 to outline recommendations on tougher pre-market testing for such products as well as directions for use ("1The Gray Sheet" June 16, 2008, p. 11)