Johnson & Johnson Surgical Vision recalls VERITAS Advanced Infusion Packs (VRT-AI) and VERITAS Advanced Fluidics Packs (VRT-AF) due to potential priming cycle failure during surgery, which could cause longer procedures and temporary corneal swelling.
Weld protrusion/physical gap between the housing and pack cover, may exceed design specification, due to a manufacturing issue, which could lead to priming cycle failure and/or suboptimal vacuum delivered to the phacoemulsification and irrigation/aspiration handpieces during surgery, which could result in surgical delay and/or longer surgical time, which could result in transient corneal edema.
Johnson & Johnson Surgical Vision is recalling VERITAS Advanced Infusion Packs and Fluidics Packs because a manufacturing issue may cause the packs to fail during surgery, leading to longer procedures and temporary corneal swelling. This affects surgeons and medical staff using these products in ophthalmic procedures.
A manufacturing issue creates a weld protrusion or gap between the pack housing and cover, which may exceed design specifications. This can cause the packs to fail during the priming cycle, leading to suboptimal vacuum delivery to surgical tools. As a result, surgeries may be delayed or take longer, potentially causing temporary corneal swelling.
Surgeons and medical staff who use VERITAS Advanced Infusion Packs (VRT-AI) or Fluidics Packs (VRT-AF) during eye surgery are most at risk. These products are used in ophthalmic procedures, so affected individuals should check if they have the recalled lots.
Check for VERITAS Advanced Infusion Packs (VRT-AI) or Fluidics Packs (VRT-AF) with the specific part numbers listed in the recall notice. The products were sold with expiration dates up to May 29, 2023, and the affected lots are detailed in the recall list.
Review the lot numbers listed in the recall notice to determine if your product is affected.
A manufacturing issue causes weld protrusion or gaps between the housing and pack cover, which may exceed design specifications. This can lead to priming cycle failure and suboptimal vacuum delivery during surgery.
The hazard may cause surgical delays or longer procedure times, which could result in temporary corneal swelling for patients.
Check the lot numbers against the list provided in the recall notice to see if your product is affected. If it is, you should contact Johnson & Johnson Surgical Vision for further instructions.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Johnson & Johnson Surgical Vision to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-2247-2023 — Johnson & Johnson Surgical Vision Johnson & Johnson Surgical Vision Hello, I own a Johnson & Johnson Surgical Vision that is covered by recall Z-2247-2023 from Johnson & Johnson Surgical Vision. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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