Bausch & Lomb recalls Stellaris Elite 23 GA Vitrectomy Cutters with risk of back cap separating from the device during use. Affected units have specific lot numbers and expiration dates.
The back cap separates from the body of the vitrectomy cutter.
Bausch & Lomb is recalling their Stellaris Elite Vision Enhancement System 23 GA vitrectomy cutters because the back cap can separate from the device. This could lead to improper use during eye surgery, potentially causing injury to the patient.
The back cap can separate from the vitrectomy cutter during use, which may cause the device to malfunction. This could lead to improper surgical procedures and potential injury to the patient during eye surgery.
Ophthalmologists and surgical teams using the Bausch & Lomb Stellaris Elite 23 GA vitrectomy cutters are most at risk. The recall affects specific lot numbers and expiration dates of the product.
Check for the product name 'Stellaris Elite Vision Enhancement System', 23 GA vitrectomy cutter, model BL5627. Affected units have lot numbers W0783, W0872, W1107, or W1224 with specific expiration dates.
Identify the lot number and expiration date on the product packaging to determine if it is affected.
The affected model is the Stellaris Elite 23 GA Vit Cutter, Model BL5627.
Lot numbers W0783 (exp. 5/11/2019), W0872 (exp. 6/4/2019), W1107 (exp. 7/5/2019), and W1224 (exp. 7/21/2019).
The recall record does not specify a remedy.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Bausch & Lomb to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-3274-2018 — Bausch & Lomb Bausch & Lomb Hello, I own a Bausch & Lomb that is covered by recall Z-3274-2018 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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