New cases of potentially deadly infection linked to product reported to CDC

CHICAGO - The U.S. Food and Drug Administration said on Wednesday it was concerned that consumers were still using a contact lens solution made by Advanced Medical Optics that was recalled earlier this year.

Regulators said several new cases of the potentially deadly infection known as acanthamoeba keratitis, linked to the product, had been reported to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Complete MoisturePlus Multipurpose Contact Lens Solution was recalled in May because of links to the infection, which is caused by a parasite.

The CDC earlier this year identified more than 20 cases of the infection in people who used the solution.

The FDA reiterated its warning that people who wear soft contact lenses should stop using the solution and throw away any partially used bottles.

A spokeswoman for Advanced Medical Optics was not available for comment.

Separately, Advanced Medical said on Wednesday it withdrew its $4.23 billion takeover bid for Bausch & Lomb, which has been beset by recall problems of its own.