Morgan Stanley begins analysis of ReNu exposure for B&L
May 4, 2006 17:13

Morgan Stanley is seeking information on:

1. No of cases of infection and potential size
2. Pros of class action lawsuit against B&L and evidence that supports the certification of class action
3. Cons of class action lawsuit against B&L and evidence that does not support the certification of class action
4. Possibility of medical monitoring, economic loss class actions
5. Cost of treatment if get fungal infection
6. Other legal theories and other case precendents - similar incidences and outcomes in the past

191 Reports of Eye Infection Linked to Lens Cleaners
May 4, 2006 17:15

"The number of reports of a rare fungal infection linked to contact lens cleaners has edged up slightly in the last week, according to the federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in Atlanta. Packages of ReNu MoistureLoc lens cleaner from Bausch & Lomb were removed from a supermarket last month in Amherst, N.Y. The C.D.C. said late yesterday that it had now received 191 reports of eye infections caused by a fungus called Fusarium keratitis, including 86 confirmed cases. That was up from 186 reports and 73 confirmed cases last week."

Barnaby J. Feder, New York Times, 5/3/06