Use cautionMedical device recall · FDA · Published March 14, 2024
Johnson & Johnson VISION Recalls Irrigation Sleeves: Risk of Insufficient Flow During Eye
Johnson & Johnson Surgical Vision recalls reusable laminar high flow irrigation sleeves (model OPOHF21L) due to a manufacturing defect that may cause insufficient irrigation flow during eye surgery, risking unstable anterior chamber.
Due to a manufacturing variation of the irrigation sleeves which could result in a missing port hole, this non-conformity could lead to insufficient flow to cool the ultrasonic phaco tip, potentially leading to an unstable anterior chamber which could cause possible harms.
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📍Recalling firmJohnson & Johnson Surgical Vision, Inc.31 Technology Dr Ste 200 · Irvine, CA 92618-2302
“Johnson & Johnson VISION Recalls Irrigation Sleeves: Risk of Insufficient Flow During Eye.” GovInfoNow, updated August 19, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/55875-johnson-johnson-vision-recalls-irrigation-sleeves-risk-of-insufficient-flow. Based on FDA recall #Z-1755-2024 (https://api.fda.gov/device/enforcement.json?search=recall_number:%22Z-1755-2024%22&limit=1).
The FDA announced on March 14, 2024, that Johnson & Johnson Surgical Vision is recalling the Reusable LAMINAR High Flow Irrigation Sleeve and Test Chamber due to a manufacturing variation that may cause insufficient flow. This defect could lead to an unstable anterior chamber during ocular surgery.
How to tell if you have it
Johnson & Johnson VISION Reusable LAMINAR High Flow Irrigation Sleeve and Test Chamber 21 Gauge
REF OPOHF21L
UPC 05050474573376
Lot Numbers: 60477723, 60479361, 60505085, 60508179, 60508923
The hazard
The irrigation sleeves have a manufacturing variation resulting in a missing port hole. This non-conformity could lead to insufficient flow to cool the ultrasonic phaco tip, potentially causing an unstable anterior chamber and possible harms.
Context
GovInfoNow's records show Johnson & Johnson Surgical Vision has had 14 other recalls since May 9, 2018. Other recent recalls of similar products include HEALON Products for Corneal Injury Risk (July 31, 2026), TECNIS Toric II IOLs with Angle Issue (Dec. 12, 2023), and TECNIS Eyhance IOL with unintended toric marks (July 6, 2023). Other recent recalls of similar products include Covidien V-Loc 90 Wound Closure Device Recall (June 24, 2026), Covidien Surgipro II S8698GX (June 24, 2026), and Covidien Dermalon 4-0 Blue 75cm Sutures Recall (June 24, 2026).
How to tell if you have this one
Check for the model number OPOHF21L on the sleeve. The product was sold with lot numbers 60477723, 60479361, 60505085, 60508179, and 60508923.
Brand
Johnson & Johnson Surgical Vision
Product
Johnson & Johnson VISION Reusable LAMINAR High Flow Irrigation Sleeve and Test Chamber 21 Gauge REF OPOHF21L The
Category
Medical device
Based on the official FDA remedy
What to do — step by step
Check Sleeve Model
Look for the model number OPOHF21L on the irrigation sleeve.
Contact Manufacturer
Contact Johnson & Johnson Surgical Vision for guidance on next steps.
Where it went and when
Where it was distributed
Distributed nationwide; the notice names 22 states.
Named in the notice
Covered by “nationwide”
Not listed
FDA distribution: “U.S. Nationwide distribution in the states of AZ, CA, CO, FL, GA, IL, LA, MA, MD, ME, MN, MO, NC, NJ, NY, OR, PA, SC, TX, VA, WA, and WI.” States read from FDA’s own wording; “not listed” means the notice does not name it.
Named in the notice: Arizona, California, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, Missouri, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Oregon, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Texas, Virginia, Washington, Wisconsin.
Recall timeline
FDA published this recall 55 days after the firm started it.
1Firm started the recall
2FDA classified it Class II
3Published in FDA’s Enforcement Report
Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.
The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official FDA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
Official source: FDA Recall #Z-1755-2024 (March 14, 2024) — FDA publishes no per-recall page; this is the official machine-readable enforcement record. Search FDA recalls for Z-1755-2024 to see it in context.
Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on August 19, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the FDA notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
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