25ga Awh Chandelier, Synergetics, inc., B&L Cannula Compatible, length 8.0 ft, sterile / EO, 56.52.25P. Packed 12 units per box. Manufactured for Synergetics, Inc., O'Fallon, MO.
FDA Recall Z-0879-2014 · Posted 2014-01-30
Recalling FirmSynergetics Inc
Recall StatusTerminated
Product CodeHQB
Date Initiated2013-12-09
Date Terminated2015-03-25
Product Quantity36 units
Reason for Recall
Faulty seals on the outer pouch of various, double-pouched, single-use, sterile, ophthalmic devices could result in seal failure.
Firm Action
Domestic customers were sent recall notices by FedEx on December 9, 2013. Foreign customers were sent recall notices by e-mail between December 6 and December 13, 2013. The recall notice instructed customers to return the recalled product.
Root Cause
Use error
Distribution Pattern
Worldwide Distribution-USA (nationwide) and the countries of Argentina, Austria, Brazil, Canada, China, Egypt, France, Germany, Greece, Hong Kong, Italy, Japan, Mexico, Morocco, the Netherlands, Pakistan, South Korea, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, and the United Kingdom.
Official Source
View FDA Recall →Source: FDA Enforcement Report / Recall database. Always confirm against the official FDA record.