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Bausch and Lomb 27G sterile cannula packed in the Bausch and Lomb Amvisc 1.2% Sodium Hyaluronate ( Model 59051, 59081, 59051L, 59081L) and Amvisc Plus 1.6% Sodium Hyaluronate (Model 60081, 60051, 60051L, 60081L) ophthalmic viscosurgical device. The 27G disposable cannula is attached to the syringe standard luer fitting to deliver the Amvis or Amvis Plus during use as a surgical aid in opthalmic anterior or posterior segment procedures.

Class I - Dangerous
🏥 Medical Devices Recalled: November 15, 2012 Bausch and Lomb, Incorporated Surgical Instruments

What Should You Do?

  1. Check if you have this product:
    Lot Numbers: 23632, 23633, 23639, 23640, 23647, 23801, 23811, 23863, 23886, 23897, 23920, 23933, 23972, 24022, 24025, 24028, 24257, 24323, 24436, B100003C, B100003E, B100003G, B100015A, B100015D, B100023A, B100023B, B100023C, B100023D, B100023E, B100039C, B100039D, B100039F, B100046A, B100046B, B100046C, B100058A, B100069A, B100069E, B110027D, B110028C, B110048A, B110048D, B110056A, B120011D, B120016A, B120046C, C100039A, C100039B, C10003B, C100046A, C100046B, C100046C, D090095B, D090096A, D090096C, D090097C, D090097D, D090097E, D090097G, D090105B, D090105C, D090105D, D100007B, D100007C, D100008A, D100008B, D100009A, D100011A, D100011B, D100011C, D100016A, D100016B, D100016C, D100016D, D100022A, D100022B, D100022C, D100022D, D100026A, D100026B, D100026C, D100026D, D100026E, D100030A, D100030B, D100030C, D100035A, D100035B, D100035C, D100035D, D100043A, D100043B, D100043C, D100044A, D100044B, D100044C, D100044D, D100044E, D100045A, D100045B, D100045C, D100045D, D100059A, D100059B, D100059C, D100060A, D100060B, D100061A, D100061B, D100080A, D100081A, D100081AR, D100081AS, D110015A, D110015B, D110016A, D110045A, D110046A, D110047A, D110070A, D110071A, D110072A, D110090A, D110090B, D110091A, D110092A, D110108A, D110108B, D110108BR, D120015A, D120015B, D120027A, D120028A, D120029A, D120029B, D120038B, D120039A, D120056B, D120068A, D120068B, E090105A, E100016A, E100016B, E100035A, E100035B, E100035C, E100045A, E100045B, E100059A, E100059B, E100060A, E100060B, E100060C, E100061A, Amvisc 1.2% Sodium Hyaluronate ( Model 59051, 59081, 59051L, 59081L) Amvisc Plus 1.6% Sodium Hyaluronate (Model 60081, 60051, 60051L, 60081L)
  2. Do not eat it: Even if it looks and smells fine, do not consume this product.
  3. Throw it away or return it: You can return the product to the store for a full refund.
  4. Seek medical attention if needed: If you've consumed this product and feel unwell, contact your doctor immediately.
  5. Report problems: Report any issues to the FDA's Safety Reporting Portal.

⚠️ Emergency: If you experience severe symptoms after consuming this product, call 911 or Poison Control at 1-800-222-1222.

Recall Details

Company:
Bausch and Lomb, Incorporated
Reason for Recall:
Some disposable cannulas (with 4-digit lot numbers) provided with the Amvisc or Amvisc Plus OVD are not properly engaging to the Luer-Lock on the Amvisc and Amvisc Plus sterile glass syringes. The cannulas may leak viscoelastic material or detach from the syringe during injection. In rare incidents, detachment has resulted in serious patient injury.
Classification:
Class I - Dangerous

Dangerous or defective products that predictably could cause serious health problems or death.

Status:
terminated

Product Information

Full Description:

Bausch and Lomb 27G sterile cannula packed in the Bausch and Lomb Amvisc 1.2% Sodium Hyaluronate ( Model 59051, 59081, 59051L, 59081L) and Amvisc Plus 1.6% Sodium Hyaluronate (Model 60081, 60051, 60051L, 60081L) ophthalmic viscosurgical device. The 27G disposable cannula is attached to the syringe standard luer fitting to deliver the Amvis or Amvis Plus during use as a surgical aid in opthalmic anterior or posterior segment procedures.

Product Codes/Lot Numbers:

Lot Numbers: 23632, 23633, 23639, 23640, 23647, 23801, 23811, 23863, 23886, 23897, 23920, 23933, 23972, 24022, 24025, 24028, 24257, 24323, 24436, B100003C, B100003E, B100003G, B100015A, B100015D, B100023A, B100023B, B100023C, B100023D, B100023E, B100039C, B100039D, B100039F, B100046A, B100046B, B100046C, B100058A, B100069A, B100069E, B110027D, B110028C, B110048A, B110048D, B110056A, B120011D, B120016A, B120046C, C100039A, C100039B, C10003B, C100046A, C100046B, C100046C, D090095B, D090096A, D090096C, D090097C, D090097D, D090097E, D090097G, D090105B, D090105C, D090105D, D100007B, D100007C, D100008A, D100008B, D100009A, D100011A, D100011B, D100011C, D100016A, D100016B, D100016C, D100016D, D100022A, D100022B, D100022C, D100022D, D100026A, D100026B, D100026C, D100026D, D100026E, D100030A, D100030B, D100030C, D100035A, D100035B, D100035C, D100035D, D100043A, D100043B, D100043C, D100044A, D100044B, D100044C, D100044D, D100044E, D100045A, D100045B, D100045C, D100045D, D100059A, D100059B, D100059C, D100060A, D100060B, D100061A, D100061B, D100080A, D100081A, D100081AR, D100081AS, D110015A, D110015B, D110016A, D110045A, D110046A, D110047A, D110070A, D110071A, D110072A, D110090A, D110090B, D110091A, D110092A, D110108A, D110108B, D110108BR, D120015A, D120015B, D120027A, D120028A, D120029A, D120029B, D120038B, D120039A, D120056B, D120068A, D120068B, E090105A, E100016A, E100016B, E100035A, E100035B, E100035C, E100045A, E100045B, E100059A, E100059B, E100060A, E100060B, E100060C, E100061A, Amvisc 1.2% Sodium Hyaluronate ( Model 59051, 59081, 59051L, 59081L) Amvisc Plus 1.6% Sodium Hyaluronate (Model 60081, 60051, 60051L, 60081L)

Distribution:

Distributed in: DC, PR

Official Source

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FDA Recall Number: Z-0672-2013