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Health Canada Recalls Acuvue Oasys Max 1-Day Multifocal Lenses

Johnson & Johnson Vision Care initiated the voluntary recall after finding microbubbles that could lead to vision issues under low-light conditions.

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Health Canada's offices at Tunney's Pasture, in Ottawa is seen on Wednesday, Jan. 29, 2025.
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Overview

  • Health Canada issued the recall on June 20, 2025, covering Acuvue Oasys Max 1-day Multifocal contact lenses sold nationwide.
  • Johnson & Johnson Vision Care identified a high density of microbubbles in certain lens batches that may cause visual disturbances in low-light settings.
  • The department classified the action as a type II recall, signaling potential temporary adverse effects or a remote chance of serious harm.
  • The recall applies to multiple lot and model numbers and consumers should check their packaging against Health Canada’s list.
  • Canadians with the affected lenses are urged to contact the manufacturer for information, following last year’s Total1 and Total30 lens recall.