ClearanceBrief
Recall Z-2160-2011 ยท HMX Cannula, Ophthalmic

Becton Dickinson and Company

BD Visitec High Viscosity Injector 6mm [Hammer] .90mm (20G) Catalog Number: 585184 High Viscosity Injectors are used during retinal surgery for fluid infusion. A High Viscosity Injector is placed into the sclera and temporarily sutured into place.

DateMay 10, 2011 (initiated Dec 17, 2010)
StatusTerminated
ReasonRestricted or no fluid flow for Visitec High Viscosity Injector.
Root causeComponent change control
ActionBeaver Visitec (BVI) notified customers via telephone and by sending an Urgent Recall Customer Notification letter dated December 7, 2010. The letter identified the product, the problem, and the action to be taken by the customer. , Customers were requested to return all unused product in their inventory for credit or refund and complete the attached Customer Response Form and return it by fax to 781-893-7957. Questions can be directed to Inside Sales Manager at 781-906-7952.
Quantity2545 units
DistributionWorldwide Distribution - USA (nationwide) and the countries of Israel, Jordan, Russia, Saudi Arabia, South Africa, Turkey, Iraq, Lebanon, Morocco, Tunisia, Syria, India, Argentina, Australia, Austria, New Zealand, China, UK, Germany, Russia, Belgium, Italy, France, Sweden, and Ireland.
FDA recordOpen on fda.gov

510(k) clearances named in this recall

This recall record lists no 510(k) number.