Recall Z-1964-2016

Staar Surgical Co. · initiated May 2, 2016

Class II Terminated

Class II – products that might cause a temporary health problem or pose a slight threat of a serious nature

Product

STAAR AQ Cartridge-FP, guide and delivery system for Intraocular lenses.

Codes / lots: 1281706, 1282812

Reason for recall

The STAAR AQ Cartridge-FP may malfunction and may crack during loading or delivery of the IOL (Intraocular Lenses).

FDA-determined cause: Process control

Action taken

STAAR sent a Medical Device Recall Letter dated May 11, 2016, to all affected customers. The letter identified the product the problem and the action needed to be taken by the customer. STAAR Surgical is recalling the STAAR AQ Cartridge-FP because it may malfunction and may crack during loading or delivery of the IOL. Customers with questions are instructed to contact their STAAR customer service representative at (800) 352-7842.

Details

Recall number
Z-1964-2016
Initiated
May 2, 2016
Terminated
November 15, 2016
Product code
KYB – Lens, Guide, Intraocular
Quantity
2,612 units
Distribution
US
Recalling firm
Staar Surgical Co., Monrovia, CA

Official FDA recall record