FDA Recall Terminated

Molteno3 Glaucoma Implants G-Series: GS-Single Plate 175mm2 (IOP reorder#: M3-175) GL-Single Plate 230mm2 (IOP reorder#: M3-230)

Recall: Z-1252-2016 · Initiated February 22, 2016

Recall

Recall Number
Z-1252-2016
Event Number
73386
Firm
Innovative Ophthalmic Products, Inc
FEI Number
2083993
Product Code
KYF
Status
Terminated
Root Cause
Labeling False and Misleading
Initiated
February 22, 2016
Terminated
September 16, 2016
Address
3184 Airway Ave, Ste B, Costa Mesa, CA, 92626-4619

Description

Molteno3 Glaucoma Implants G-Series: GS-Single Plate 175mm2 (IOP reorder#: M3-175) GL-Single Plate 230mm2 (IOP reorder#: M3-230)

Reason

Innovative Ophthalmic Products (IOP) is recalling the Molteno 3 G-Series Glaucoma Implant the package insert/Instructions for Use (IFU) for the device has been updated to add a caution statement to minimize off-label use.

Action

Innovative Ophthalmic Products, Inc ( IOP ) sent an Customer Notification letter dated February 22, 2016, to all affected customers. The letter identified the product the problem and the action needed to be taken. The letter informs the customers that IOP is recalling because the package insert/Instructions for Use (IFU) for the device has been updated to add a caution statement. Specifically, the new IFU caution statement is "Caution should be taken with supra-Tenon implantation of this device as erosion of the conjunctiva is known to result from the raised edge of the oval pressure ridge." For further questions please call (202) 857-6464

Distribution

Nationwide Distribution

Quantity

278 units