Recall Z-0454-2008

Becton Dickinson and Company · initiated November 20, 2007

Terminated

Product

BD Visitec Nucleus Hydrodissector, .40 x 22 mm, (27 G x 7/8 in), Catalog #/REF #: 585793, Becton, Dickinson and Company, Waltham, MA 02452

Codes / lots: Lot Numbers: 7188690 and 7088612

Reason for recall

No Fluid Flow or Restricted Fluid Flow: Nucleus Hydrodissector(s) were found to have reduced or no fluid flow

FDA-determined cause: Process control

Action taken

The recalling firm notified consignees of the recall through a Voluntary Medical Device Recall letter and phone call on 11/20/2007. Instructions for product return were provided and a telephone number for questions was given (Customer Service 1-866-906-8080 Option 2)

Details

Recall number
Z-0454-2008
Initiated
November 20, 2007
Posted by FDA
December 11, 2007
Terminated
February 29, 2012
Product code
HNM – Needle, Ophthalmic Suturing
Quantity
43,000
Distribution
Nationwide-USA including the states of CA, CO, CT, FL, GA, HI, IL, IN, KS, LA, MA, MD, MO, NC, NJ, NY, OH, PA, SC, TN, VA, and WA
Recalling firm
Becton Dickinson and Company, Waltham, MA

Official FDA recall record

Other products in the same recall event

RecallProductInitiated
Z-0453-2008 BD Visitec Nucleus Hydrodissector, .40 x 22 mm, (27Gx 7/8 in) , Sterile, Catalog #/REF…No Fluid Flow or Restricted Fluid Flow: Nucleus Hydrodissector(s) were found to have reduced or no fluid flow. 11/20/2007Terminated