Abbott eyes contact solution launch
This article was originally published in The Tan Sheet
Executive Summary
With FDA approval in hand, Abbott Medical Optics plans October retail shipments of its RevitaLens Ocutec Multi-purpose Disinfecting Solution for silicone hydrogel and conventional soft contact lenses. Abbott said Sept. 29 the next-generation solution has a high microorganism kill rate, reduces corneal staining and minimizes the risk of eye complications. The company recommends a rub and rinse regimen for RevitaLens Ocutec in line with a recent FDA guidance that advises against "no rub" labeling (1"The Tan Sheet" Sept. 6, 2010)