FDA Recall Terminated

Bausch + Lomb Stellaris PC Vision Enhancement System, Posterior Fluidics Module (PFM). The system is intended for the emulsification and removal of cataracts, anterior, and posterior segment vitrectomy.

Recall: Z-0593-2013 · Initiated August 31, 2012

Recall

Recall Number
Z-0593-2013
Event Number
63057
Firm
Bausch & Lomb Inc
FEI Number
1317628
Product Code
HQC
Status
Terminated
Root Cause
Process control
Initiated
August 31, 2012
Posted
December 20, 2012
Terminated
July 11, 2013
Address
1400 North Goodman Street, Rochester, NY, 14609-3547

Description

Bausch + Lomb Stellaris PC Vision Enhancement System, Posterior Fluidics Module (PFM). The system is intended for the emulsification and removal of cataracts, anterior, and posterior segment vitrectomy.

Reason

Posterior fluidics modules installed in the system may need to be recalibrated.

Action

"Urgent Product Recall" notification letters dated August 31, 2012 were issued via first class mail, e-mail, and/or phone calls to affected customers. The product issue and the field correction was provided. Customers in the US may contact 1-800 338-2020 for questions.

Distribution

Worldwide Distribution was made in the U.S., Canada, Australia, Singapore, Korea, Switzerland, France, Germany, United Kingdom, Portugal, Italy, Spain, Ireland, Africa, UAE, Jordan, Turkey, Ukraine, and Lebanon. There was no government or military distribution.

Quantity

124 units