Events

Recall of Device Recall Healon EndoCoat Ophthalmic Viscosurgical Device and Healon Duet Dual Pack

According to U.S. Food and Drug Administration, this recall involved a device in United States that was produced by Abbott Medical Optics Inc (AMO).

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
    69704
  • Event Risk Class
    Class 2
  • Event Number
    Z-0530-2015
  • Event Initiated Date
    2014-11-06
  • Event Date Posted
    2014-12-12
  • Event Status
    Terminated
  • Event Country
    United States
  • Event Terminated Date
    2015-05-19
  • Event Source
    USFDA
  • Event Source URL
    https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/cdrh/cfdocs/cfres/res.cfm?id=131399
  • 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
    Aid, surgical, viscoelastic - Product Code LZP
  • Reason
    Amo has received complaints where the finger grip dislodged while depressing the syringe plunger. the finger grip dislodgement could result in the surgeon's hand unintentionally moving the cannula further than intended, resulting in potential trauma to the eye.
  • Action
    Abbott Medical Optics issued an Urgent Advisory Notice dated November 4, 2014, to all affected customers. The letter identified the product, the problem, and the action to be taken by the customer. Customers were advised to consult the DFU that is distributed with each device, which contains important warning and precautions for use of the product. Customers were instructed to provide a copy of the Advisory Notice to surgeons and thsoe who need to be aware in their organization. Custommers with questions were instructed to call 877-266-4543. For questions regarding this recall call 714-247-8656.

Device

Device Recall Healon EndoCoat Ophthalmic Viscosurgical Device and Healon Duet Dual Pack
  • Model / Serial
    Part Number: US: VT585U and 57502000 (packaged in Healon Duet 10290080) OUS: VT585 57550500 (packaged in Healon Duet 10220010, 10220011, and 10220012)  Healon EndoCoat Device identification: For Healon EndoCoat, each lot is assigned a unique lot number for traceability. The lot number is a 6-digit numerical code that is equal to the manufacturing order number assigned. The numbers 1-6 are sequentially increased representing the manufacturing order number. Example: Lot 024992.   For Healon EndoCoat packaged in Healon Duet, each Healon Duet final product is identified witha unique batch number. The batch number consists of two alphabetic characters followed by five numeric characters. The first alphabetic character of each batch number designates the manufacturing site. The second alphabetic character of each batch number shall be sequential numbers starting with 30001. Example: Lot UP30729 (This lot number would represent the 729th unit manufactured by AMO in 2014).
  • Product Classification
    Ophthalmic Devices
  • Device Class
    3
  • Implanted device?
    No
  • Distribution
    Worldwide Distribution - USA (Nationwide and Puerto Rico) and internationally to the following countries; Italy, Austria, Saudi Arabia, Turkey, Hong Kong, Canada, Germany, Australia, Columbia, Venezuela, Netherlands, Portugal, New Zealand, Denmark, Argentina, France, Belgium, Costa Rica, Singapore, Ukraine, Guadeloupe, Kuwait, Chile, Peru, Mexico, Czech Republic, Serbia, Hungary, Slovenia, Guatemala, Finland, Honduras, Malaysia, United Kingdom, Spain, Switzerland, Israel, and Croatia.
  • Product Description
    Abbott Healon EndoCoat Ophthalmic Viscosurgical Device || 3% sodium hyaluronate || 0.85 mL 30 mg/mL || Sterile A Solution || Sterile EO Packaging and Cannula || Product of USA || Abbott Healon Duet Dual Pack || 0.55 ml OVD || 0.85 ml Healon EndoCoat OVD || Contents: || -one sterile syringe of Healon Ophthalmic Viscosurgical Device (OVD) 0.55 ml (10 mg/ml Sodium Hyaluronate) || -one sterile syringe of Healon EndoCoat Ophthalmic Viscosurgical Device (OVD) 0.85 ml (30 mg/ml Sodium Hyaluronate) || Part Number: || US: VT585U and 57502000 (packaged in Healon Duet 10290080) || OUS: VT585 and 57550500 (packaged in Healon duet 10220010, 10220011 and 10220012)
  • Manufacturer
    Abbott Medical Optics Inc (AMO)

Manufacturer

Abbott Medical Optics Inc (AMO)
  • Manufacturer Address
    Abbott Medical Optics Inc (AMO), 1700 E Saint Andrew Pl, Santa Ana CA 92705-4933
  • Manufacturer Parent Company (2017)
    Johnson & Johnson
  • Source
    USFDA