Bausch & Lomb recalls specific Stellaris Elite 23 GA Vitrectomy cutters due to back cap separating from the body, potentially causing injury during eye surgery. Affected units have listed lot numbers and expiration dates.
The back cap separates from the body of the vitrectomy cutter.
Bausch & Lomb is recalling a specific model of eye surgery cutter because its back cap can separate from the body during use. This could lead to injury if the cutter is used improperly. Affected units have specific lot numbers and expiration dates listed in the recall notice.
The back cap of the vitrectomy cutter can separate from the cutter body during use. This separation could cause the cutter to become unstable or malfunction, potentially leading to injury during eye surgery procedures.
Ophthalmologists and surgical teams using the Bausch & Lomb Stellaris Elite 23 GA Vitrectomy cutter are most at risk. The recall affects specific lot numbers and expiration dates of the product.
Check the lot numbers on the packaging: W0189, W0148, W0782, W0871, W1002, W1223, or W1259. The product expires by specific dates listed in the recall notice.
Look for lot numbers W0189, W0148, W0782, W0871, W1002, W1223, or W1259 on the packaging.
Reach out to Bausch & Lomb for further instructions if you have the recalled product.
The recalled product is the Bausch + Lomb Stellaris Elite 23 GA Vitrectomy cutter, Model BL5627, with specific lot numbers and expiration dates.
Check the lot numbers on the packaging: W0189, W0148, W0782, W0871, W1002, W1223, or W1259. The product expires by specific dates listed in the recall notice.
Contact Bausch & Lomb for further instructions if you have the recalled product. The recall does not specify a return or replacement process.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Bausch & Lomb to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-3270-2018 — Bausch & Lomb Bausch & Lomb Hello, I own a Bausch & Lomb that is covered by recall Z-3270-2018 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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