Johnson & Johnson Surgical Vision recalls disposable 25GA Vitrectomy Cutters (REF NGP0025) sold for surgery due to packaging error. A 20GA cutter may be in a 25GA package, risking surgical technique changes.
Packaging error, 20GA Vitrectomy Cutter may be found in a 25GA package. Use of a Vitrectomy cutter that is a different size than expected could lead to the need to alter the surgical technique, including corneal incision enlargement.
Johnson & Johnson Surgical Vision is recalling disposable 25GA Vitrectomy Cutters (REF NGP0025) because packaging errors might include a 20GA cutter in a 25GA package. Using the wrong size could require altering surgical technique, including enlarging corneal incisions.
The packaging error means a 20GA Vitrectomy cutter might be shipped in a 25GA package. Using the wrong size could require changing surgical technique, such as enlarging corneal incisions, to accommodate the incorrect tool.
Surgical professionals who use these cutters for eye procedures. The risk is highest for those performing vitrectomy surgery.
Check for the product name 'Disposable 25GA Vitrectomy Cutter', reference number NGP0025, and the lot number 60084881. These items were sold for surgical use starting September 5, 2017, with an expiration date of September 5, 2020.
Verify the product reference number (NGP0025) and lot number (60084881) on the packaging.
The recall is due to a packaging error that may include a 20GA Vitrectomy cutter in a 25GA package, which could require altering surgical technique.
The official recall notice does not specify a remedy or action for affected products.
The recall states that using the wrong size could require changing surgical technique, but it does not mention serious injury risks.
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-1893-2019 — Johnson & Johnson Surgical Vision Johnson & Johnson Surgical Vision Hello, I own a Johnson & Johnson Surgical Vision that is covered by recall Z-1893-2019 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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