Bausch & Lomb recalls specific model of vitrectomy cutter due to back cap separating from the body, which could cause injury during surgery. Affected units include certain lot numbers and expiration dates.
The back cap separates from the body of the vitrectomy cutter.
Bausch & Lomb is recalling their Stellaris Elite 23 GA Vit Cutter model BL5627 because the back cap can separate from the cutter body during use. This poses a risk of injury to patients during eye surgery if the cutter becomes unstable.
The back cap can separate from the cutter body during use, which may cause the instrument to become unstable. This instability could lead to injury if the cutter slips or moves unexpectedly during eye surgery.
Ophthalmologists and eye surgery teams using the specific model of vitrectomy cutter with the listed lot numbers and expiration dates are most at risk. Patients undergoing eye surgery with this equipment could be affected.
Check for the model number BL5627 on the cutter, and look for lot numbers V9300 (exp. 10/17/2018), V9807 (exp. 1/7/2019), W0019 (exp. 2/5/2019), or W1468 (exp. 8/26/2019).
Identify the model number on the cutter, which should be BL5627 for affected units.
Reach out to Bausch & Lomb for further instructions on handling the recalled product.
The back cap can separate from the cutter body during use, which may cause the instrument to become unstable and lead to injury during eye surgery.
The affected model is Bausch & Lomb Stellaris Elite 23 GA Vit Cutter, Model BL5627. Lot numbers include V9300 (exp. 10/17/2018), V9807 (exp. 1/7/2019), W0019 (exp. 2/5/2019), and W1468 (exp. 8/26/2019).
No, but you should check if your product is affected and contact Bausch & Lomb for guidance on next steps.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Bausch & Lomb to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-3268-2018 — Bausch & Lomb Bausch & Lomb Hello, I own a Bausch & Lomb that is covered by recall Z-3268-2018 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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