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FDA Devices Low Class III Terminated

VisiPlugST for the Lacrimal Efficiency Test. It is also sold in the EU as CollaSyn Plugs. Model number 1813, 1814, 1815, 1903, 1904, and 1905. This device is cylindrical in shape, approximately 1.75-2.00mm in length, and available in three sizes: 0.3mm, 0.4mm and 0.5mm. Plugs are place in the upper and/or lower horizontal canaliculus. Two plugs are placed into a foam carrier and nitrogen sealed inside a foil pouch. The foil pouch is sent to sterilizer for gamma sterilization. Two sterile

Reported: February 18, 2015 Initiated: November 26, 2014 #Z-1081-2015

Product Description

VisiPlugST for the Lacrimal Efficiency Test. It is also sold in the EU as CollaSyn Plugs. Model number 1813, 1814, 1815, 1903, 1904, and 1905. This device is cylindrical in shape, approximately 1.75-2.00mm in length, and available in three sizes: 0.3mm, 0.4mm and 0.5mm. Plugs are place in the upper and/or lower horizontal canaliculus. Two plugs are placed into a foam carrier and nitrogen sealed inside a foil pouch. The foil pouch is sent to sterilizer for gamma sterilization. Two sterile pouches are packaged in a box with an IFU.

Reason for Recall

Moisture level may cause the VisiPlugST (or CollaSyn Plugs) to break apart, or crumble upon contact. The firm's data also suggests that a 4 year shelf life may not be sustained.

Details

Recalling Firm
Lacrimedics Inc
Units Affected
781 units
Distribution
Worldwide Distribution-US (nationwide) including the states of AR, CA, FL, ID, IL, KS, MA, MI, NC, NJ, NY, OR, PA, and TX and to the countries of Australia, Brazil, Czech Republic, France, Ireland, Mexico, Peru, Switzerland, and United Kingdom.
Location
DuPont, WA

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
VisiPlugST for the Lacrimal Efficiency Test. It is also sold in the EU as CollaSyn Plugs. Model number 1813, 1814, 1815, 1903, 1904, and 1905. This device is cylindrical in shape, approximately 1.75-2.00mm in length, and available in three sizes: 0.3mm, 0.4mm and 0.5mm. Plugs are place in the upper and/or lower horizontal canaliculus. Two plugs are placed into a foam carrier and nitrogen sealed inside a foil pouch. The foil pouch is sent to sterilizer for gamma sterilization. Two sterile pouches are packaged in a box with an IFU.. Recalled by Lacrimedics Inc. Units affected: 781 units.
Why was this product recalled?
Moisture level may cause the VisiPlugST (or CollaSyn Plugs) to break apart, or crumble upon contact. The firm's data also suggests that a 4 year shelf life may not be sustained.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Devices on February 18, 2015. Severity: Low. Recall number: Z-1081-2015.