Volk G-4 Small Ring — Class III medical device recall Z-1177-2016
Terminated recall by Volk Optical Inc, reported 2016-03-23, distributed in VA. The firm discovered that the incorrect lot number was engraved on the product.
| Recall number | Z-1177-2016 |
|---|---|
| Product type | Medical device |
| Classification | Class III |
| Status | Terminated |
| Voluntary or mandated | Voluntary |
| Recalling firm | Volk Optical Inc, Mentor, OH, United States |
| Recall initiated | 2016-02-02 |
| Classified | 2016-03-15 |
| Reported by FDA | 2016-03-23 |
| Terminated | 2017-04-26 |
| Distributed | VA |
| Countries outside the US | CA, FR, ID |
| Quantity | 9 lens |
| Reason classes | labeling |
| UPC / GTIN / UDI-DI | 00811608013602 |
| Lot numbers | BE05200 |
| Model numbers | VG4SNF |
Product
Volk G-4 Small Ring, No Flange, Gonio Lens with case, UPC: 811608013602 for use as diagnostic contact lenses for eye examinations (including the anterior chamber, trabecular meshwork, central retina, and peripheral retina) and use in the therapy of intraocular abnormalities
Reason for recall
The firm discovered that the incorrect lot number was engraved on the product.
Machine access
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