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
This recall has been terminated (originally issued May 27, 2014).
- Recall Initiated
- May 6, 2014
- Posted
- May 27, 2014
- Terminated
- September 5, 2014
- Recall Number
- Z-1664-2014
- Quantity
- 9970 units
- Firm Location
- Waltham, MA
- Official Source
- View on FDA website ↗
Reason for Recall
Contains a sharp tip needle when the product should contain a blunt tip cannula
Distribution
Nationwide Distribution including AL, CT, IN, NC, NY, TX, and VA.
Lot / Code Info
Lot number: 3079324
Root Cause
Packaging process control
Action Taken
Beaver Visitec (BVI) sent a Product Recall Notice dated May 6, 2014, to all affected customers. The letter identified the product, the problem, and the action to be taken by the customer. Customers were instructed to immediately return any un-opened product of the affected lot so that BVI can replace the product or issue credit to their company. Customers were asked to fax or email the customer response form to 866-906-4304 or claimsUS@beaver-visitec.com as acknowledgement of the letter. Customers with questions should call 781-906-7986. For questions regarding this recall call 781-906-7950.