Z-0530-2015 Class II Terminated

Recalled by Abbott Medical Optics Inc (AMO) — Santa Ana, CA

FDA device recall Z-0530-2015 was initiated by Abbott Medical Optics Inc (AMO) on November 6, 2014 and is designated Class II. Reason for recall: AMO has received complaints where the finger grip dislodged while depressing the syringe plunger. The finger grip dislodgement could result in the surgeon's hand unintentionally moving the cannula fu… The recall status is terminated (terminated May 19, 2015). Affected quantity: 484,881 Nationwide (U.S. and Puerto Rico) and 483,984 Internationally.

Recall Details

Product Type
Devices
Report Date
December 17, 2014
Initiation Date
November 6, 2014
Termination Date
May 19, 2015
Voluntary/Mandated
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Product Quantity
484,881 Nationwide (U.S. and Puerto Rico) and 483,984 Internationally

Product Description

Abbott Healon EndoCoat Ophthalmic Viscosurgical Device 3% sodium hyaluronate 0.85 mL 30 mg/mL Sterile A Solution Sterile EO Packaging and Cannula Product of USA Abbott Healon Duet Dual Pack 0.55 ml OVD 0.85 ml Healon EndoCoat OVD Contents: -one sterile syringe of Healon Ophthalmic Viscosurgical Device (OVD) 0.55 ml (10 mg/ml Sodium Hyaluronate) -one sterile syringe of Healon EndoCoat Ophthalmic Viscosurgical Device (OVD) 0.85 ml (30 mg/ml Sodium Hyaluronate) Part Number: US: VT585U and 57502000 (packaged in Healon Duet 10290080) OUS: VT585 and 57550500 (packaged in Healon duet 10220010, 10220011 and 10220012)

Reason for Recall

AMO has received complaints where the finger grip dislodged while depressing the syringe plunger. The finger grip dislodgement could result in the surgeon's hand unintentionally moving the cannula further than intended, resulting in potential trauma to the eye.

Distribution Pattern

Worldwide Distribution - USA (Nationwide and Puerto Rico) and internationally to the following countries; Italy, Austria, Saudi Arabia, Turkey, Hong Kong, Canada, Germany, Australia, Columbia, Venezuela, Netherlands, Portugal, New Zealand, Denmark, Argentina, France, Belgium, Costa Rica, Singapore, Ukraine, Guadeloupe, Kuwait, Chile, Peru, Mexico, Czech Republic, Serbia, Hungary, Slovenia, Guatemala, Finland, Honduras, Malaysia, United Kingdom, Spain, Switzerland, Israel, and Croatia.

Code Information

Part Number: US: VT585U and 57502000 (packaged in Healon Duet 10290080) OUS: VT585 57550500 (packaged in Healon Duet 10220010, 10220011, and 10220012) Healon EndoCoat Device identification: For Healon EndoCoat, each lot is assigned a unique lot number for traceability. The lot number is a 6-digit numerical code that is equal to the manufacturing order number assigned. The numbers 1-6 are sequentially increased representing the manufacturing order number. Example: Lot 024992. For Healon EndoCoat packaged in Healon Duet, each Healon Duet final product is identified witha unique batch number. The batch number consists of two alphabetic characters followed by five numeric characters. The first alphabetic character of each batch number designates the manufacturing site. The second alphabetic character of each batch number shall be sequential numbers starting with 30001. Example: Lot UP30729 (This lot number would represent the 729th unit manufactured by AMO in 2014).