Visitec Anterior Chamber Cannula — Class II medical device recall Z-1664-2014
Terminated recall by Beaver-Visitec International Inc., reported 2014-06-04, distributed nationwide. Contains a sharp tip needle when the product should contain a blunt tip cannula
| Recall number | Z-1664-2014 |
|---|---|
| Product type | Medical device |
| Classification | Class II |
| Status | Terminated |
| Voluntary or mandated | Voluntary |
| Recalling firm | Beaver-Visitec International Inc., Waltham, MA, United States |
| Recall initiated | 2014-05-06 |
| Classified | 2014-05-27 |
| Reported by FDA | 2014-06-04 |
| Terminated | 2014-09-05 |
| Distributed | Nationwide (US) |
| Quantity | 9,970 units |
| Lot numbers | 3079324 |
| Model numbers | 585006 |
Product
Visitec Anterior Chamber Cannula, .40x22mm (27Gx7/8in) REF 585006 Cannulae are intended to irrigate and or aspirate ophthalmic solutions and liquids in or out of the eye, and remove materials where appropriate. These products are used in all sections of the eye. This cannula is a general use cannula mainly designed for the precise maintenance of optimum anterior chamber depth
Reason for recall
Contains a sharp tip needle when the product should contain a blunt tip cannula
Machine access
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