Product Liability and Eye Injuries from Contact Lenses
First written in FY2017. 4 of 9 entries say "Mitigated", first in FY2020-Q2. Latest entry: 2026-10-22.
The whole theme swung hardest in 2026: 11 of 56 companies on the "Worse" side.
- 2026-10-22MaterialisedOther Disclosures
「当社が製造する１日使い捨てコンタクトレンズ「１DAY メニコン プレミオ」の一部製品において、承認規格内ではあるものの、見え方の質に影響を及ぼす製品が確認されたことから、該当ロットの製品を自主的に回収することといたしましたので、お知らせいたします。」
コンタクトレンズの製造物責任・製品安全に関するリスクについて、見え方の質に影響を及ぼす製品の確認と一部ロットの自主回収が開示された。品質管理体制の強化と再発防止も示されているが、眼障害の発生自体は記載されていない。 - FY2023RestatedAnnual report
「To reduce these risks, our Group conducts regular quality assurance audits and maintains its quality management system appropriately in order to maintain and improve the safety and quality of its products.」
The Group continues to maintain quality assurance audits and its quality management system as measures against the risks of product defects and eye disorders. - FY2022RestatedAnnual report
「To reduce these risks, our Group conducts regular quality assurance audits and maintains its quality management system appropriately in order to maintain and improve the safety and quality of its products.」
The Group continues to implement product safety measures through quality assurance audits and its quality management system. - FY2022-Q1MitigatedAnnual report
「For “Magic toric,” a daily disposable toric contact lens with the “SMART TOUCH” design that allows clean and easy use without touching the inner surface of the lens, we have added toric axis options to provide customers with a better contact lens experience.」
The Group continues to maintain and expand product specifications that enable clean and easy use without touching the inner surface of the lens, addressing the risk of eye disorders associated with improper wear and hygiene. - FY2021MitigatedAnnual report
「To reduce these risks, our Group conducts regular quality assurance audits and maintains its quality management system appropriately in order to maintain and improve the safety and quality of its products.」
Quality assurance audits and maintenance of the quality management system were explicitly identified as measures against the risks of product defects and eye disorders. - FY2021-Q1MitigatedAnnual report
「Specifically, to enable customers to use contact lenses safely and conveniently through Mels Plan, we promoted education on correct wearing methods and worked to promote daily disposable contact lenses incorporating the “SMART TOUCH” design, which enables clean and easy use, together with the “Otodoke Mels mutan (Mutan)” home-delivery service.」
The Group addressed the risk of eye disorders associated with improper contact lens use by educating users on correct wearing methods and promoting services and products that enable clean and easy use. - FY2020-Q2MitigatedAnnual report
「As an educational initiative to support the sound development of the contact lens industry, we conducted the “Before You Add It to Your Cart” campaign. We explained the risk of eye disorders such as stiff shoulders, eye strain, headaches and dry eye caused by improper use, and urged contact lens users to recognize anew the importance of using contact lenses correctly and choosing lenses that fit their eyes.」
The Group conducted an educational campaign addressing the risk of eye disorders caused by improper use, communicating the importance of correct use and properly fitted lenses. - FY2019RestatedAnnual report
「Because contact lenses, our Group’s main products, come into direct contact with the eyes, they may cause eye disorders.」
The Group continues to disclose the risks of eye disorders, product liability, litigation and loss of trust associated with the characteristics of contact lenses. - FY2017First statedAnnual report
「Because contact lenses, our Group’s main products, come into direct contact with the eyes, they may cause eye disorders. Although our Group develops, manufactures and sells products under strict quality control standards and in compliance with the various safety standards required in each country where they are sold, if a product defect were to lead to litigation or a similar situation in the future, events such as the payment of damages and loss of public trust could have a material effect on our Group’s financial position and operating results.」
The Group has, for the first time, presented in one section the risks of eye disorders, litigation, damages and loss of trust associated with products that come into direct contact with the eyes.