FDA Devices recall · Reported May 22, 2013
Insight Instruments MIS ( Multi-Port Illumination System) Illuminated pilot tubes work like a ceiling light while simultaneously protecting the entry sites. Illumination automatically follows the movement of the two surgical instruments inserted into the M.I.S. cannulas. The large distance of more than 16mm between cannula ends and posterior pole guarantees sufficient light in the working area and a large observation field especially when used in conjunction with modern wide field panoramic
Insight Instruments, Inc., Stuart, FL is recalling M.I.S. (Multi-Port Illumination System), Ophthalmic Cannula due to a misclassification of the medical device.
Insight Instruments, Inc. recalled Insight Instruments MIS ( Multi-Port Illumination System) Illuminated pilot tubes wo… - a moderate-severity action.
Insight Instruments MIS ( Multi-Port Illumination System) Illuminated pilot tubes wo… was recalled by Insight Instruments, Inc. in May 22, 2013. Reason: Insight Instruments, Inc., Stuart, FL is recalling M.I.S. (Multi-Port Illumination System), Ophthalmic Cannul…. Check the official notice for the remedy. Verify recall #Z-1281-2013 with the FDA Devices before acting.
The recall
Insight Instruments, Inc. issued this moderate-severity FDA Devices recall-Insight Instruments, Inc., Stuart, FL is recalling M.I.S. (Multi-Port Illumination System), Ophthalmic Cannul….
- Moderate
- severity level
- 776 units
- affected scope
- Class II
- classification
- May 22, 2013
- reported
Sourced from official FDA Devices enforcement records. Verify recall #Z-1281-2013 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.
Recall Insight
This recall's affected scope, documented in the Recall Profile below, stays within a single-region or limited-distribution footprint. Distribution scope (see Distribution below) 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, 6 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.
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Where this recall sits in its category - 41,021 medical devices recalls on record
Of 88,244 recalls with an agency hazard classification, 19,068 are high severity, 64,652 moderate, and 4,524 low. A further 16,179 CPSC/NHTSA recalls have no agency class and are excluded from this split. This recall is classified moderate severity.
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Product description
Insight Instruments MIS ( Multi-Port Illumination System) Illuminated pilot tubes work like a ceiling light while simultaneously protecting the entry sites. Illumination automatically follows the movement of the two surgical instruments inserted into the M.I.S. cannulas. The large distance of more than 16mm between cannula ends and posterior pole guarantees sufficient light in the working area and a large observation field especially when used in conjunction with modern wide field panoramic observation systems.
Reason for recall
Insight Instruments, Inc., Stuart, FL is recalling M.I.S. (Multi-Port Illumination System), Ophthalmic Cannula due to a misclassification of the medical device.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Food and Drug Administration |
| Severity class | Moderate (Class II) |
| Status | Terminated |
| Recall number | Z-1281-2013 |
| Date reported | May 22, 2013 |
| Date initiated | March 15, 2013 |
| Recalling firm | Insight Instruments, Inc. |
| Firm location | Stuart, FL |
| Affected scope | 776 |
| Distribution | US Distribution IN and IL |
Profile values are sourced directly from the official FDA Devices enforcement record. Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
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