Steriseal-Cannula Ophthalmic — Class II medical device recall Z-1820-2015
Terminated recall by Hill-Rom, Inc., reported 2015-07-01, distributed nationwide. The metal cannula attached to the handpiece can rotate and become dislodged from the plastic handpiece.
| Recall number | Z-1820-2015 |
|---|---|
| Product type | Medical device |
| Classification | Class II |
| Status | Terminated |
| Voluntary or mandated | Voluntary |
| Recalling firm | Hill-Rom, Inc., Batesville, IN, United States |
| Recall initiated | 2015-03-02 |
| Classified | 2015-06-19 |
| Reported by FDA | 2015-07-01 |
| Terminated | 2016-05-13 |
| Distributed | Nationwide (US) |
| Countries outside the US | BE, CZ, ES, GB, GR, IE, IT, LB, TR |
| Quantity | 66,691 units |
Product
Steriseal-Cannula Ophthalmic; Bi-Manual Irrigating/Aspirating Handpiece.
Reason for recall
The metal cannula attached to the handpiece can rotate and become dislodged from the plastic handpiece.
Machine access
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