FDA Recall Terminated

Bausch + Lomb Stellaris Elite Vision Enhancement System, 20 ga. Posterior Mid-Field Elite Pack, REF SE5420M (containing the Stellaris Elite 20 GA Vit Cutter, Model BL5626), packaged in sterile trays, 6 trays/shipper.

Recall: Z-3266-2018 · Initiated August 8, 2018

Recall

Recall Number
Z-3266-2018
Event Number
80837
Firm
Bausch & Lomb Inc
FEI Number
1920664
Product Code
HQE
Status
Terminated
Root Cause
Nonconforming Material/Component
Initiated
August 8, 2018
Terminated
August 28, 2019
Address
3365 Tree Court Industrial Blvd, Saint Louis, MO, 63122-6615

Description

Bausch + Lomb Stellaris Elite Vision Enhancement System, 20 ga. Posterior Mid-Field Elite Pack, REF SE5420M (containing the Stellaris Elite 20 GA Vit Cutter, Model BL5626), packaged in sterile trays, 6 trays/shipper.

Reason

The back cap separates from the body of the vitrectomy cutter.

Action

Recall letters flagged URGENT MEDICAL DEVICE VOLUNTARY RECALL dated 8/8/2018 were issued 8/8/2018 via certified mail return receipt to the U.S. consignees. Letters for foreign consignees were dated 8/7/2018 and were flagged URGENT FIELD SAFETY NOTICE.

Distribution

Distribution was made to AL, AZ, CA, CO, FL, GA, HI, IL, IN, KS, KY, MA, ME, MO, MT, NC, NJ, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, TN, TX, UT, and WV. There was government distribution but no military distribution. Foreign distribution was made to Russia, Romania, Poland, The Netherlands, Jordan, Italy, Israel, Switzerland, Hungary, Greece, Guadeloupe, Great Britain, France, Spain, Singapore, Malaysia, and Thailand.

Quantity

16 cases