Vitreq recalls all 23G Pick Needles (GTIN: 8719214221584) due to potential pouch tears compromising sterility. No remedy specified in official notice.
Microscopic tears of the sterile pouch may compromise sterility
Vitreq is recalling all 23G Pick Needles (GTIN: 8719214221584) because microscopic tears in the sterile pouch could compromise sterility. This means the needles might not be safe for medical use if the pouch tears.
The sterile pouch may develop microscopic tears during handling or storage. If the pouch tears, it could compromise the sterility of the needles, making them unsafe for medical procedures.
Medical professionals using VitreQ 23G Pick Needles for procedures. Those at highest risk are users who handle the needles without checking for pouch integrity.
Check for the product name 'VitreQ 23G Pick Needles' with GTIN 8719214221584. All lots are affected, so no specific batch numbers are needed.
Inspect the sterile pouch for any signs of tears or damage before use.
No, all lots of VitreQ 23G Pick Needles (GTIN: 8719214221584) are affected.
The official recall notice does not specify a return process.
Look for visible tears or damage in the sterile pouch, but the recall notice does not describe specific signs of tearing.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Vitreq to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-0857-2020 — Vitreq Vitreq Hello, I own a Vitreq that is covered by recall Z-0857-2020 from Vitreq. 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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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.
