FDA Recall Terminated

Zyoptix XP Epi Head, packaged 1 per container, Cat. #ZXP32040, packaged nonsterile and reuseable. Ophthalmic surgical accessory. NOTE: The label only names the product as Zyoptix XP Microkeratome. It does not reference the product as an Epi Head The product is labeled as Manufacturer: Bausch & Lomb Incorporated, Rochester, NY. The Epi Head is used as an accessory to the Zyoptix XP Microkeratome, which is not under recall.

Recall: Z-1022-2007 · Initiated June 8, 2007

Recall

Recall Number
Z-1022-2007
Event Number
38230
Firm
Bausch & Lomb Inc
FEI Number
1317628
Product Code
HNO
Status
Terminated
Root Cause
Other
Initiated
June 8, 2007
Posted
August 2, 2007
Terminated
April 28, 2009
Address
1400 North Goodman Street, Rochester, NY, 14609-3547

Description

Zyoptix XP Epi Head, packaged 1 per container, Cat. #ZXP32040, packaged nonsterile and reuseable. Ophthalmic surgical accessory. NOTE: The label only names the product as Zyoptix XP Microkeratome. It does not reference the product as an Epi Head The product is labeled as Manufacturer: Bausch & Lomb Incorporated, Rochester, NY. The Epi Head is used as an accessory to the Zyoptix XP Microkeratome, which is not under recall.

Reason

Reports have been received of stromal incursions after use of the product.

Action

The firm notified their customers via telephone between 6/8-12/07. During the call, the customer was informed reports had been received of stromal incursions and they were to quit using the product and return it.

Distribution

Distribution was limited to "key" physicians in MN, SC, MD, and NJ. Foreign distribution was made to the firm's entities in The Netherlands, Singapore, Mexico, Canada, Hong Kong, and India.

Quantity

29 Epi Heads