Bausch & Lomb Lightning High Speed Vitrectomy Cutter, Catalog #CX4804, 1/20-gauge high speed vitrectomy cutter per package. The firm name on the label is Bausch & Lomb incorporated, Rochester, NY.
FDA Recall Z-0495-2007 · Posted 2007-05-24
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Recalling FirmBausch & Lomb Inc
Recall StatusTerminated
Product CodeHQE
Date Initiated2006-12-14
Date Terminated2009-04-07
Product QuantityCat. CX4804 - 3,485 Cutter Tips
Reason for Recall
The cutter tip could break during a procedure
Firm Action
Recall 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.
Root Cause
Other
Distribution Pattern
Worldwide 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.
Related FDA 510(k) Records
Devices referenced by this recall via K-numbers.
Official Source
View FDA Recall →Source: FDA Enforcement Report / Recall database. Always confirm against the official FDA record.
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