Bausch & Lomb recalls Stellaris Elite 20 GA Vitrectomy Cutters with risk of back cap separating from the body during use, potentially causing injury. Affected units have specific lot numbers and expiration dates.
The back cap separates from the body of the vitrectomy cutter.
Bausch & Lomb is recalling a specific vision enhancement system due to a risk that the back cap may separate from the vitrectomy cutter during use. This could lead to injury if the cutter becomes unstable or malfunctions.
The back cap can separate from the vitrectomy cutter during surgery, potentially causing the cutter to become unstable or malfunction. This could lead to injury if the cutter slips or moves unexpectedly during the procedure.
Ophthalmologists and surgical teams using the Bausch & Lomb Stellaris Elite 20 GA Vitrectomy Cutter are most at risk. Patients undergoing eye surgery with this device may also be affected.
Check for the product name 'Stellaris Elite Vision Enhancement System, 20 ga. Posterior Wide-Field Elite Pack' with lot numbers W0862 or expiration dates 6/4/2019 or 9/24/2019.
Verify the lot number and expiration date on the packaging to confirm if the product is affected.
The recall indicates a risk of the back cap separating from the cutter during use, so it is not safe to use without checking the recall details.
The recall does not specify a remedy, so contact Bausch & Lomb directly for guidance on next steps.
Look for the product name 'Stellaris Elite Vision Enhancement System, 20 ga. Posterior Wide-Field Elite Pack' with lot numbers W0862 or expiration dates 6/4/2019 or 9/24/2019.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Bausch & Lomb to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-3267-2018 — Bausch & Lomb Bausch & Lomb Hello, I own a Bausch & Lomb that is covered by recall Z-3267-2018 from Bausch & Lomb. 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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