ClearanceBrief
Recall Z-1820-2015 ยท HMX Cannula, Ophthalmic

Hill-Rom, Inc.

Steriseal-Cannula Ophthalmic; Bi-Manual Irrigating/Aspirating Handpiece.

DateJun 19, 2015 (initiated Mar 2, 2015)
StatusTerminated
ReasonThe metal cannula attached to the handpiece can rotate and become dislodged from the plastic handpiece.
Root causeUse error
ActionCustomers were notified via telephone and e-mail by 03/02/2015. The firm is requiring customers to complete a submitted response form and certificate of destruction for recalled devices by 03/31/2015. If recalled devices were further distributed the firm is asking customers to conduct a sub recall and forward notice of the recall. Public contact is Aspen Medical Europe Ltd, QA Department, Lynda McConaghy-QARA Manager, Lynda.McConaghy@aspenmedicaleurope.com , or +44 (0)1527 587716.
Quantity66691 units
DistributionWorldwide Distribution-US (nationwide) including the states of MI & PA, and the countries of Belgium, England, Italy, Czech Republic, Turkey, Greece, Ireland, Scotland, Spain, and Lebanon.
FDA recordOpen on fda.gov

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