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Device corrosion: forceps are prone to corrosion and possibly premature fracture and/or malfunction.
Acción
Consignees were notified by an Urgent Medical Device Recall that was sent via fax on 03/07/08. Users were instructed to cease using the affected products and to return a Recall Acknowledgement Form to the recalling firm. The sales representative will pick up the affected product and discuss replacement alternatives. For additional information, contact 1-800-757-9780.
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Excimer Laser System - Product Code LZS
Causa
Firm became aware of a significant overcorrection in one eye of a patient who had received a wavefront-guided lasik treatment at a facility in germany. the probability of a recurrence of this error was determined to be extremely remote. to ensure that this type of incident will not happen again, a software update was developed.
Acción
VISX issued a notification letter on November 27, 2006, to all distributors and direct accounts. The letter informed the recipients that they were performing a field correction in the form of a mandatory upgrade on all VISX WaveScan WaveFront Systems and Offline Programming Modules to correct an issue. The field upgrade should be made by February 16, 2007. A Dear Doctor letter was also issued instructing surgeons to upgrade all Offline Programming Modules using an enclosed CD.
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unit, phacofragmentation - Product Code HQE
Causa
Users may incorrectly assemble the plastic needle wrench to the phacoemulsification needle resulting in the generation of plastic particulate.
Acción
The recalling firm, Bausch & Lomb, issued an "URGENT: PHACO NEEDLE WRENCH CORRECTION" letter dated January 7, 2010, via first class mail to all customers. The letter describes the product, problem and actions to be taken by the customers. The letter also provides instructions and pictorial representations demonstrating proper seating of the needle to the wrench as well as a description of the appropriate force to tighten the needle to the handpiece. The customers were instructed to please read and follow the attached instructions entitled (Potential for Particulate Matter in the eye and proper assembly and use of needle wrench) and fill-out and return/fax at 949-716-8362, the Bausch & Lomb Phacoemulsification Needle Wrench Particulate correction form.
If you have any questions or concerns please contact, Chris Willis or Stephen Haight at 1-800-387-3284.
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Ophthalmic eye shield - Product Code HOY
Causa
Radiation protective eyewear does not meet the radiation protection levels stated on the labeling.
Acción
Customers were all notified by phone, followed by an Urgent Recall letter dated June 3, 2008. The letter asked that customers examine their stock immediately to determine if they had any of these radiation protective bifocals on hand, discontinue use or distribution of the lot, and set the products aside for further instructions. Also, if customers distributed these items, they needed to contact their accounts and advise them of the recall and have them return their outstanding recall stock to them. The firm will send replacement products in the weeks to follow.
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Conformer, ophthalmic - Product Code HQN
Causa
The ocular conformers were distributed with an expired expiration date.
Acción
Consignees were contacted by phone on 03/28/2008. A follow up letter was sent on/about 03/31/2008. Consignees were instructed to examine their inventory and to quarantine Ocular Conformers containing the affected lots. These units should be returned to Porex Surgical using a Return Authorization Number provided. If the units were distributed, consignees were advised to contact their customers and inform them of the recall. They were informed the recall was being conducted to the physician level. Contact Porex Surgical at 1-770-515-7735 for assistance.
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Laser System - Product Code LZS
Causa
Firm received two complaints (including one injury complaint) associated with the movement of the visx chair while in the patient loading ("fully swung out" unlocked) position under an intralase fs laser.
Acción
On December 13, 2007, firm issued an Urgent Safety Notice to all VISX and IntraLase laser owners related to recall. The Safety Notice contains information related to the measures that can be taken to prevent unintentional movement of any chair during other procedures. AMO is initiating a field corrective action, whereby Field Service Engineers will visit each practice that owns both systems to disable the VISX chair back switch. For additional information, please contact AMO at (714) 247-8656.
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unit, phacofragmentation - Product Code HQE
Causa
Users may incorrectly assemble the plastic needle wrench to the phacoemulsification needle resulting in the generation of plastic particulate.
Acción
The recalling firm, Bausch & Lomb, issued an "URGENT: PHACO NEEDLE WRENCH CORRECTION" letter dated January 7, 2010, via first class mail to all customers. The letter describes the product, problem and actions to be taken by the customers. The letter also provides instructions and pictorial representations demonstrating proper seating of the needle to the wrench as well as a description of the appropriate force to tighten the needle to the handpiece. The customers were instructed to please read and follow the attached instructions entitled (Potential for Particulate Matter in the eye and proper assembly and use of needle wrench) and fill-out and return/fax at 949-716-8362, the Bausch & Lomb Phacoemulsification Needle Wrench Particulate correction form.
If you have any questions or concerns please contact, Chris Willis or Stephen Haight at 1-800-387-3284.
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Hydrodissector - Product Code HNM
Causa
No fluid flow or restricted fluid flow: nucleus hydrodissector(s) were found to have reduced or no fluid flow.
Acción
The recalling firm notified consignees of the recall through a Voluntary Medical Device Recall letter and phone call on 11/20/2007. Instructions for product return were provided and a telephone number for questions was given (Customer Service 1-866-906-8080 Option 2)
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Excimer laser system - Product Code LZS
Causa
Inaccurate measurements may be generated by the device, which could result in improper treatment and deterioration of patient eyesight.
Acción
A product advisory notice was mailed to all consignees on June 9, 2008, advising consignees to closely monitor the WaveScan results to ensure that mistreatment is not given to patients. The firm has ceased distributing the updated software. ***UPDATE 08/29/2008*** The firm revised its recall strategy on 08/28/2008 because the firm was informed that a 180 day PMA supplement rather than a real time review supplement would be required for the software upgrade approval. The firm will instead revert products to the previous software version, 3.67/3.671.
If you have questions, contact 1-877-AMO-4LIFE, options 1, 2, and then 2.
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Ophthalmic Knife - Product Code HNN
Causa
Sterility (package integrity) compromised: the device is puncturing the packing during handling. once the packaging is damaged, the product is no longer sterile as labeled. this is an expansion of a previous recall.
Acción
A recall notification, Urgent Medical Device Recall Expansion Letter, dated 7.18.2007, was sent to customers advising the letter is to inform them of a voluntary product recall expansion involving the OASIS Medical Premier Edge Knives. A product label for ease in identifying the product is included. The letter further advises this voluntary recall has been expanded due to the product puncturing the packing during rough handling. Once the packaging is damaged, the product is no longer sterile as labeled. The letter instructs customers to immediately examine their inventory and quarantine product subject to recall. Once the product has been identified, product is to be returned by FedEx to OASIS
Medical. The letter further instructs that if the customer has further distributed this product, to identify their customers and notify them at once of this product recall. This recall should be carried out to the user level.
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Ophthalmic Knife - Product Code HNN
Causa
Sterility (package integrity) compromised: the device is puncturing the packing during handling. once the packaging is damaged, the product is no longer sterile as labeled. this is an expansion of a previous recall.
Acción
A recall notification, Urgent Medical Device Recall Expansion Letter, dated 7.18.2007, was sent to customers advising the letter is to inform them of a voluntary product recall expansion involving the OASIS Medical Premier Edge Knives. A product label for ease in identifying the product is included. The letter further advises this voluntary recall has been expanded due to the product puncturing the packing during rough handling. Once the packaging is damaged, the product is no longer sterile as labeled. The letter instructs customers to immediately examine their inventory and quarantine product subject to recall. Once the product has been identified, product is to be returned by FedEx to OASIS
Medical. The letter further instructs that if the customer has further distributed this product, to identify their customers and notify them at once of this product recall. This recall should be carried out to the user level.
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Ophthalmic Knife - Product Code HNN
Causa
Sterility (package integrity) compromised: the device is puncturing the packing during handling. once the packaging is damaged, the product is no longer sterile as labeled. this is an expansion of a previous recall.
Acción
A recall notification, Urgent Medical Device Recall Expansion Letter, dated 7.18.2007, was sent to customers advising the letter is to inform them of a voluntary product recall expansion involving the OASIS Medical Premier Edge Knives. A product label for ease in identifying the product is included. The letter further advises this voluntary recall has been expanded due to the product puncturing the packing during rough handling. Once the packaging is damaged, the product is no longer sterile as labeled. The letter instructs customers to immediately examine their inventory and quarantine product subject to recall. Once the product has been identified, product is to be returned by FedEx to OASIS
Medical. The letter further instructs that if the customer has further distributed this product, to identify their customers and notify them at once of this product recall. This recall should be carried out to the user level.
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Ophthalmic Forceps - Product Code HNR
Causa
Metal particulates present.
Acción
BD notified customers by telephone via a script on July 7, 2008 and requested customers to examine their inventory, dispose of product, and replacement product would be provided.
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Cartridge - Product Code KYB
Causa
Delivery cartridge for implanting intraocular lenses is mislabeled and may result in complicated insertion and damage to the lens.
Acción
The recalling firm notified healthcare professional consignees and affiliated foreign distributors by letter on 07/07/08 and advised of the mislabeled device and potential hazard associated with delivery of the IOL. Consignees were instructed to return identified lots in their inventory and to return the enclosed business reply card for product replacement. Contact Stericycle Inc at 1-800-668-4391 for assistance with returning the recalled product. Contact Alcon Customer Service at 1-800-862-5266 for questions about the recall.
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Prism, gonioscopic - Product Code HKS
Causa
The ring of the gonio lenses distributed was engraved as, 'g4 high mag gonio lnf'; however, the engraving should have read simply: 'g4 high mag gonio.'.
Acción
Volk Optical Inc. contacted their customers and notified them of affected device via E-mail, letter, and Fax transmittals starting June 30, 2008. The recall notification(s) describes the engraving error and instructs the users on steps to replace the affected product.
For further questions, contact Volk Optical Inc. at 1-800-345-8655 extension 443 .
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Contact lenses - Product Code LPL
Causa
Out of specification lens curve.
Acción
Consignees were notified via traceable mail on 09/13/2006.
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Contact lenses - Product Code LPL
Causa
Out of specification lens curve.
Acción
Consignees were notified via traceable mail on 09/13/2006.
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Accessories solution ultrasonic cleaners for lenses / products contact lens care rigid gas permeable - Product Code MRC
Causa
The product failed to meet out of specification shelf life at the 9 months time point. this could result in increased risk of an ocular infection, especially in the presence of other contributing or risk factors.
Acción
Consignees were notified by mail on/about 11/06/2009. All consignees were asked to review their inventory, and return any of the affected products to Stericycle Pharmaceutical Services. A Business Reply Card was included to be returned via US mail within 5 days. A packing slip was provided to be affixed to a pre-paid USP shipping label for return.
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ophthalmic surgical device - Product Code KYB
Causa
Lens may fall onto eye surface during procedure. ophthalmologic device had a loose set screw on the ball-seal bushing assembly. as a result, the set screw becomes disengaged from the set screw groove in the bushing assembly and the lens positioning unit slides downward.
Acción
Volk Optical sent a 'MEDICAL DEVICE RECALL' letter to their sole customer on 1/23/2009. The letter requests the return of the remaining two (2) units in the customer's possession (this firm experienced the device failure and reported the consumer complaint which prompted the recall; and had already returned the affected unit to the Volk for refund or replacement). The letter provides Volk's Fedex and UPS numbers for the customer to use to return the recalled units and also provides the E-mail address for the firm's contact person concerning this recall should additional assistance be required.
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The product failed to meet one of the shelf life specifications at the end of the expiry period.
Acción
Bausch & Lomb issued an "Urgent Voluntary Medical Device Recall" notice dated June 26, 2009. All consignees were requested to review their inventory, and return any of the affected product to Stericycle Pharmaceutical Services, Indianapolis, IN. A Business Reply Card was included to be returned to Bausch & Lomb via US mail. A prepaid UPS Packing Slip was also provided to return the affected product.
For further questions, contact Bausch & Lomb Customer Resource Center at 1-800-828-9030.
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contact lens solution - Product Code LPN
Causa
Due to a potential sterility issue with the product container. three lots sold in japan were found to have bacterial contamination, which compromised sterility.
because of this production-line issue at the firm's plant in china, amo is recalling lots that were manufactured on the same production lines during the same production period.
Acción
Beginning on September 15, 2006, a product notification letter was sent via facsimile or communicated via telephone with each of the customer accounts. Beginning on September 19, 2006, an AMO Japan sales representative visited each of the customer accounts obtaining COMPLETE Amino Moist Multi-Purpose Solution subject to recall.
Letters dated November 21, 2006 were sent from AMO, Santa Ana, California beginning Novemer 27, 2006.
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Affected lenses were inadvertently shipped to bausch & lomb's european logistics center (elc) prior to release authorization. initial testing indicated the product did not meet release criteria for endotoxin limits.
Acción
All consignees were notified via phone, telefax and letter. Products are to be returned to Bausch & Lomb's European Logistics Center (ELC) for destruction. Direct questions to Bausch and Lomb, Inc. by calling 1-585-338-6612.
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phacoemulsification system - Product Code HQC
Causa
Device operation interrupted: a software bug causes phaco to stop when vacuum goes above 300 mmhg while in multi burst mode. use of this product at the parameters specified above could lead to a delay in surgery that might present a health risk.
Acción
American Optisurgery sent an E-mail to customers on April 2, 2009 stating the reason for recall and informed them to immediately examine their inventory and quarantine product subject to recall. In addition, if they have further distributed this product, please identify customers and identify them at once of this product recall. Their notification to customers may be enhanced by including a copy of this recall notification letter. They were then told to refer to the enclosed Recall Questionnaire for instructions on what to do with the recalled product: The recall should be carried out to the user level and return the enclosed response form as soon as possible. If there are any questions, they are advised to contact David Salzberg at (800) 576-1266.
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Intraocular Lens - Product Code HQL
Causa
These specific serial numbers of lenses are being recalled because amo has received reports of post-implantation cloudiness related to some lenses contained in this grouping.
Acción
On October 31, 2006, a product notification letter was mailed to all customers in the United States via overnight carrier (Federal Express).
Included in this correspondence is a listing of the serial numbers and the quantities of intraocular lenses shipped. This listing will act as your Facsimile Form to be returned to AMO for accountability of the lenses shipped to your facility.
AMO will ensure the effectiveness of the recall by using a return facsimile form to capture the status of each of the lenses. AMO will provide updates to the FDA, including all information regarding the recall effectiveness and test results obtained as part of our continuing investigation, as part of the recall progress reports.
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Ophthalmoscope, AC-Powered - Product Code HLI
Causa
Mis-labeled image. a bug in version 6.0.0 software and 6.0.0 software kit used with stratus oct model 3000 can produce a report that incorrectly labels od or os.
Acción
Firm initiated notification to customers on July 2, 2009, by sending a letter via FedEx to US customers, and via e-mail and FedEx to outside US consignees. Customers were informed of the issue and steps needed to correct it. A revised software version will be provided to the customers. Any questions should be directed to Carl Zeiss Meditec, Inc. Customer Care at 1-800-341-6968.