Bausch & Lomb recalls specific Stellaris Elite 23 GA Vit Cutter packs due to back cap separating from the vitrectomy cutter, posing a risk of injury during eye surgery.
The back cap separates from the body of the vitrectomy cutter.
Bausch & Lomb is recalling certain Stellaris Elite Vision Enhancement System packs because the back cap can separate from the vitrectomy cutter. This could cause injury during eye surgery if the cap becomes loose.
The back cap can separate from the vitrectomy cutter during use, potentially causing injury to the eye or surrounding tissues. This separation could occur if the cap is not securely attached during surgery.
Ophthalmologists and surgical teams using the recalled Stellaris Elite 23 GA Vit Cutter packs are most at risk. The affected items were sold between 2018 and 2019.
Check for the model number BL5627 on the vitrectomy cutter and lot numbers W0147, W0781, W0870, or W1721 on the packaging. The product was sold between 2018 and 2019.
Look for the model number BL5627 on the vitrectomy cutter and lot numbers W0147, W0781, W0870, or W1721 on the packaging.
The recalled product is the Bausch + Lomb Stellaris Elite 23 GA Vit Cutter, Model BL5627.
Check for the model number BL5627 on the vitrectomy cutter and lot numbers W0147, W0781, W0870, or W1721 on the packaging.
The recall record does not specify a remedy, so contact Bausch & Lomb for further instructions.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Bausch & Lomb to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-3269-2018 — Bausch & Lomb Bausch & Lomb Hello, I own a Bausch & Lomb that is covered by recall Z-3269-2018 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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