Bausch + Lomb Stellaris Elite 23 GA Vit Cutter, Model BL5627, 7500 cpm, packaged in sterile pouches, 6/shipper.
FDA Recall Z-3268-2018 · Posted None
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Recalling FirmBausch & Lomb Inc
Recall StatusTerminated
Product CodeHQE
Date Initiated2018-08-08
Date Terminated2019-08-28
Product Quantity103.33 cases
Reason for Recall
The back cap separates from the body of the vitrectomy cutter.
Firm Action
Recall letters flagged URGENT MEDICAL DEVICE VOLUNTARY RECALL dated 8/8/2018 were issued 8/8/2018 via certified mail return receipt to the U.S. consignees. Letters for foreign consignees were dated 8/7/2018 and were flagged URGENT FIELD SAFETY NOTICE.
Root Cause
Nonconforming Material/Component
Distribution Pattern
Distribution was made to AL, AZ, CA, CO, FL, GA, HI, IL, IN, KS, KY, MA, ME, MO, MT, NC, NJ, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, TN, TX, UT, and WV. There was government distribution but no military distribution. Foreign distribution was made to Russia, Romania, Poland, The Netherlands, Jordan, Italy, Israel, Switzerland, Hungary, Greece, Guadeloupe, Great Britain, France, Spain, Singapore, Malaysia, and Thailand.
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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