ClearanceBrief
Recall Z-0496-2007 ยท HQE Instrument, Vitreous Aspiration And Cutting, Ac-Powered

Bausch & Lomb Inc

Bausch & Lomb Millennium 20 Ga. High Speed Posterior Vitrectomy Pack, Catalog #CX4920, containing 1/20-gauge high speed vitrectomy cutter as well as other accessories. Catalog #USSCX4920A is also included in the recall, which is used by customers for ordering only . There is no labeling associated with this catalog number. This catalog number is used for ordering Cat. #4920 along with Cat.

DateMay 24, 2007 (initiated Dec 14, 2006)
StatusTerminated
ReasonThe cutter tip could break during a procedure
Root causeOther
ActionRecall letters were issued via e-mail to surgeons on 12/14/06 and via overnight mail on 12/14/06 to surgeons and operating room supervisors requesting immediate segregation and return of the product.
QuantityCat. CX4920 - 4,475 packs; and Cat. CX4920A - 40 packs
DistributionWorldwide distribution ---- including USA and countries of Canada, China, Japan, Australia, Hong Kong, India, Malaysia, New Zealand, Singapore, Korea, Taiwan, Thailand, Argentina, Brazil, Mexico, and The Netherlands.
FDA recordOpen on fda.gov

510(k) clearances named in this recall

K980488STORZ MILLENNIUM MICROSURGICL SYSTEM HIGH SPEED VITRECTOMY SYSTEM
Storz Instrument Co., Mar 23, 1998