Severity
Moderate
FDA Devices recall · Reported October 26, 2016
Vitrectomy cutters have been found not to be operating within the correct pressure pulse per specification.
Synergetics Inc recalled 25 gauge VersaVit 2.0 Procedure Pack with Mid-Field Illuminator, Product/Part Number 7002… - a moderate-severity action.
25 gauge VersaVit 2.0 Procedure Pack with Mid-Field Illuminator, Product/Part Number 7002… was recalled by Synergetics Inc in October 26, 2016. Reason: Vitrectomy cutters have been found not to be operating within the correct pressure pulse per specification.. Check the official notice for the remedy. Verify recall #Z-0120-2017 with the FDA Devices before acting.
The recall
Synergetics Inc issued this moderate-severity FDA Devices recall-Vitrectomy cutters have been found not to be operating within the correct pressure pulse per specification..
Sourced from official FDA Devices enforcement records. Verify recall #Z-0120-2017 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.
This FDA Devices action (record #Z-0120-2017) was formally reported on October 26, 2016, with the manufacturer initiating the action on August 11, 2016. It is classified under Moderate severity (Class II), with a current status of Terminated. Synergetics Inc is listed as the recalling firm, operating out of O Fallon, MO. Federal records list the affected scope as 72 units.
The documented reason for this recall is: Vitrectomy cutters have been found not to be operating within the correct pressure pulse per specification. Distribution data in the federal record shows the product reached: Devices were distributed to KY, VA, TN, OH, IN, CA, NJ, NY, TX, SC, AL, MS, MI, and UT. Foreign distribution to the UK, France, Mexico, and India.. Distribution scope directly affects the consumer exposure window and determines whether a recall remains regional or escalates into a nationwide advisory.
Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls, 3 from FDA Devices - clustering in a narrow category often points to a systemic quality-control or supplier issue rather than a one-off defect. Always verify the recall number against the official agency record before acting.
Where this recall sits in its category - 40,322 medical devices recalls on record
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Severity
Moderate
Affected scope
72 units
Related Recalls
6
3 from same agency
25 gauge VersaVit 2.0 Procedure Pack with Mid-Field Illuminator, Product/Part Number 70025S, packaged in HIPS rigid tray with a Tyvek lid sterile barrier system.
Vitrectomy cutters have been found not to be operating within the correct pressure pulse per specification.
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Food and Drug Administration |
| Severity class | Moderate (Class II) |
| Status | Terminated |
| Recall number | Z-0120-2017 |
| Date reported | October 26, 2016 |
| Date initiated | August 11, 2016 |
| Recalling firm | Synergetics Inc |
| Firm location | O Fallon, MO |
| Affected scope | 72 units |
| Distribution | Devices were distributed to KY, VA, TN, OH, IN, CA, NJ, NY, TX, SC, AL, MS, MI, and UT. Foreign distribution to the UK, France, Mexico, and India. |
Profile values are sourced directly from the official FDA Devices enforcement record. Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
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