Medical Device Recall: Z-2096-2017

FDA Recalls dataset · Firm: Abbott Medical Optics Inc. (AMO) · Status: Terminated

Recall Action Class: N/A Date Initiated: 2017-03-30 Recall record compiled from public FDA source records.

Recall Parameters & Description

Normalized public record details for FDA recall code Z-2096-2017.

Recall Res Number
Z-2096-2017
Recalling Firm / Manufacturer
FEI Number
3003843509
Recall Status
Terminated
Recall Classification
N/A
Date Initiated
2017-03-30
Date Posted
2017-05-16
Date Terminated
2017-08-23
Product Code
MLZ
Event Number
77024
Product Quantity
360 units total
Product Description AMO 25GA Vitrectomy Cutter (Model Number NGP0025) and AMO 20GA Vitrectomy Cutter and Irrigation Sleeve (Model Number NGP0020) Used with the AMO Whitestar Signature System. For ophthalmic use.

Reason for Recall Packaging error. 20GA Vitrectomy Cutters may be found in a 25GA package and 25GA Vitrectomy Cutters may be found in a 20GA package.

Action Details An Urgent Field Safety notice was sent on 3/30/17 to inform customers that AMO has voluntarily initiated this Action because a possibility exists that, due to a packaging error, 20GA Vitrectomy Cutters may be found in a 25GA package and 25GA Vitrectomy Cutters may be found in a 20GA package. Use of a Vitrectomy Cutter that is a different size than expected could lead to the need to alter the surgical technique, including conjunctival dissection, incision enlargement and scleral sutures.

Distribution Pattern Worldwide distribution to SA, TR, AZ, NL, PT, SG, AU, JP, and HK.

Code Information / Serial Numbers Part Number NGP0025 Lot CA06182 (72 units) Part Number NGP0020 Lot CA06180 (288 units)

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