Disposable 25GA Vitrectomy Cutter — Class II medical device recall Z-1893-2019
Terminated recall by Johnson & Johnson Surgical Vision Inc, reported 2019-07-10, distributed in CA, MN, NC, NJ, NV, NY, OH, TX…. Packaging error, 20GA Vitrectomy Cutter may be found in a 25GA package. Use of a Vitrectomy cutter that is a d
| Recall number | Z-1893-2019 |
|---|---|
| Product type | Medical device |
| Classification | Class II |
| Status | Terminated |
| Voluntary or mandated | Voluntary |
| Recalling firm | Johnson & Johnson Surgical Vision Inc, Santa Ana, CA, United States |
| Recall initiated | 2018-09-24 |
| Classified | 2019-06-28 |
| Reported by FDA | 2019-07-10 |
| Distributed | CA, MN, NC, NJ, NV, NY, OH, TX, UT, WA |
| Countries outside the US | AU, JP |
| Quantity | 392 units |
| UPC / GTIN / UDI-DI | 05050474534117 |
| Lot numbers | 60084881 |
| Model numbers | NGP0025 |
| Expiration dates | 2020-09-05 |
Product
Disposable 25GA Vitrectomy Cutter, REF NGP0025, RX Only, Abbott Medical Optics Inc., The product provides the item necessary to perform one vitrectomy procedure. It is used to remove vitreous from the eye. It has been designed as a disposable (single use)
Reason for recall
Packaging error, 20GA Vitrectomy Cutter may be found in a 25GA package. Use of a Vitrectomy cutter that is a different size than expected could lead to the need to alter the surgical technique, including corneal incision enlargement.
Machine access
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Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration enforcement report via openFDA (CC0). Structured by Data Foundry (recall-structuring@2); last changed 2026-09-26. Not affiliated with or endorsed by FDA. Not medical or legal advice.