Events

Recall of BD 1 OVD Sodium Hyaluronate

According to U.S. Food and Drug Administration, this recall involved a device in United States that was produced by Becton Dickinson and Company.

What is this?

A correction or removal action taken by a manufacturer to address a problem with a medical device. Recalls occur when a medical device is defective, when it could be a risk to health, or when it is both defective and a risk to health.

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  • Type of Event
    Recall
  • Event ID
    57104
  • Event Risk Class
    Class 2
  • Event Number
    Z-0606-2011
  • Event Initiated Date
    2010-10-04
  • Event Date Posted
    2010-12-16
  • Event Status
    Terminated
  • Event Country
    United States
  • Event Terminated Date
    2012-02-16
  • Event Source
    USFDA
  • Event Source URL
    https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/cdrh/cfdocs/cfres/res.cfm?id=95400
  • Notes / Alerts
    U.S. data is current through June 2018. All of the data comes from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, except for the category Manufacturer Parent Company.
    The Parent Company was added by ICIJ.
    The parent company information is based on 2017 public records.
  • Extra notes in the data
    Viscoelastic Surgical Aid - Product Code LZP
  • Reason
    Finger flange on the bd 1% ovd syringe can disengage during cataract surgery and and may lead to injury.
  • Action
    Beaver Visitec issued an Urgent: Field Safety Notice letter, dated 10/4/10 to direct accounts, identifying the affected product and informing users of the potential for the finger grip to disengage during use. The firm offers solutions as follows: Allow the finger grip to remain attached to the syringe and continue to use the product. Position the open side of the finger grip towards the palm to avoid detachment of the grip from the syringe. Remove the finger grip and continue to use the product. Return the unused product to Beaver-Visitec for reimbursement. Users were requested to complete the Customer Response Form. Questions can be directed to: Inside Sales at 781-906-7952.

Device

BD 1 OVD Sodium Hyaluronate
  • Model / Serial
    Lot No. Exp. Date RDOl71B 2012-12; RD0070A 2012-05; RD0018A 2012-02; RD0007A 2012-01 RC0064C 2011-06; RC0004A 2011-01;
  • Product Classification
    Ophthalmic Devices
  • Device Class
    3
  • Implanted device?
    No
  • Distribution
    Nationwide Distribution
  • Product Description
    Beaver-Visitec International (Beaver-Visitec) BD 1% OVD Sodium Hyaluronate, 10 mg/ml 1.0 mL. Sterile. Rx || For Intraocular Use || REF 585304 || Use as a surgical aid to protect corneal endothelium during cataract extraction procedures, intraocular lens implantation and anterior segment surgery.
  • Manufacturer
    Becton Dickinson and Company

Manufacturer

Becton Dickinson and Company
  • Manufacturer Address
    Becton Dickinson and Company, 411 Waverley Oaks Rd Ste 2229, Waltham MA 02452-8448
  • Source
    USFDA