BVI Visitec Soft Tip Cannula, 0.8MM .50 x 33mm (25G x 1.3 in). The BVI Soft Tip Cannula is intended to irrigate and/or aspirate ophthalmic solutions and liquids in or out of the eye, and remove materials where appropriate (e.g. retinal, subretinal procedures).

Class I - Dangerous

🏥 Medical Devices Recalled: November 30, 2018 Beaver Visitec Other Medical Devices Nationwide

What Should You Do?

Check if you have this product:
Lots 60047S4, 60060S9, 600623S
Do not eat it: Even if it looks and smells fine, do not consume this product.
Throw it away or return it: You can return the product to the store for a full refund.
Seek medical attention if needed: If you've consumed this product and feel unwell, contact your doctor immediately.
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:: Beaver Visitec
Reason for Recall:: Certain lots are missing a protective sheath component over the silicone tip, which may result in the silicone tip breaking or detaching at the metal tube component. If the tip becomes detached during a procedure while in the eye, the fragment will need to be retrieved to mitigate the possibility of injury.
Classification:: Class I - Dangerous
Dangerous or defective products that predictably could cause serious health problems or death.
Status:: terminated

Product Information

Full Description:

BVI Visitec Soft Tip Cannula, 0.8MM .50 x 33mm (25G x 1.3 in). The BVI Soft Tip Cannula is intended to irrigate and/or aspirate ophthalmic solutions and liquids in or out of the eye, and remove materials where appropriate (e.g. retinal, subretinal procedures).

Product Codes/Lot Numbers:

Lots 60047S4, 60060S9, 600623S

Official Source

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FDA Recall Number: Z-1066-2019

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