Z-1066-2019 Class II Terminated

Recalled by Beaver Visitec — Waltham, MA

FDA device recall Z-1066-2019 was initiated by Beaver Visitec on November 30, 2018 and is designated Class II. Reason for recall: Certain lots are missing a protective sheath component over the silicone tip, which may result in the silicone tip breaking or detaching at the metal tube component. If the tip becomes detached during… The recall status is terminated (terminated May 1, 2020). Affected quantity: 3430 units.

Recall Details

Product Type
Devices
Report Date
April 3, 2019
Initiation Date
November 30, 2018
Termination Date
May 1, 2020
Voluntary/Mandated
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Product Quantity
3430 units

Product Description

BVI Visitec Soft Tip Cannula, 0.8MM .50 x 33mm (25G x 1.3 in). The BVI Soft Tip Cannula is intended to irrigate and/or aspirate ophthalmic solutions and liquids in or out of the eye, and remove materials where appropriate (e.g. retinal, subretinal procedures).

Reason for Recall

Certain lots are missing a protective sheath component over the silicone tip, which may result in the silicone tip breaking or detaching at the metal tube component. If the tip becomes detached during a procedure while in the eye, the fragment will need to be retrieved to mitigate the possibility of injury.

Distribution Pattern

Worldwide distribution: US (nationwide) to states of: AR, AZ, CA, CO, FL, GA, LA, MD, MO, NC, NE, NJ, NY, OH, OK, TX, UT, VA, WA; and countries of: Mexico and Peru.

Code Information

Lots 60047S4, 60060S9, 600623S