Age Intervention Eyelash Applicator Seizure

Age Intervention Eyelash Applicator Seizure

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On November 16, 2007, U.S. marshals seized 12,682 discontinued applicator tubes of cosmetic eyelash applicator product called “Age Intervention Eyelash” in California.  According to the FDA, the product if applied would impair the vision of certain users.

The eyelash applicator tubes were sold by a San Jose, California company called Jan Marini Skin Research, Inc., and were seized by state marshals at the FDA’s request.  The eyelash applicator tubes allegedly were compromised with a specific ingredient and dangerous to users, especially to those suffering from glaucoma.

The seized eyelash applicator tubes contained an active ingredient called bimatoprost, a drug used to specifically to treat glaucoma.  For those individuals already prescribed this drug because of a glaucoma condition, they run the risk of damage to the optic nerve because of the extra dose of the drug.

California state marshals seized product that had been in a warehouse since 2006, but there may still be other tubes of Age Intervention in the marketplace in dermatologists’ and cosmetologists’ offices.  The FDA urged that all product be destroyed forthwith.

If you have used the “Age Intervention Eyelash” line and have glaucoma, then you may have suffered some damage to your optic nerve as a result of exposure to the cosmetic.  For patients on bimatoprost it may be important to speak to their physician to find out if there is any damage to the optic nerve and the extent that there may be damage.

Additionally, it may be wise to consult with an attorney.  Attorneys associated with InjuryBoard are reviewing cases regarding the Age Intervention Eyelash line and glaucoma sufferers, and will review your case free of charge.

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