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FDA Devices Moderate Class II Ongoing

VERITAS Advanced Infusion Packs (VRT-AI) and VERITAS Advanced Fluidics Packs (VRT-AF)

Reported: August 9, 2023 Initiated: May 30, 2023 #Z-2247-2023

Product Description

VERITAS Advanced Infusion Packs (VRT-AI) and VERITAS Advanced Fluidics Packs (VRT-AF)

Reason for Recall

Weld protrusion/physical gap between the housing and pack cover, may exceed design specification, due to a manufacturing issue, which could lead to priming cycle failure and/or suboptimal vacuum delivered to the phacoemulsification and irrigation/aspiration handpieces during surgery, which could result in surgical delay and/or longer surgical time, which could result in transient corneal edema.

Details

Units Affected
148,941
Distribution
Worldwide - US Nationwide distribution including in the states of NC, OH, NY, IN, FL, TN, CA, PA, AZ, AL, TX, WA, WV, MS, GA, UT, KY, IA, MO, AR, DE, IL, WI, VA, NJ, LA, SC, HI, OR, VT, MN, NV, CO and the countries of Argentina, Australia, Austria, Azerbaijan, Belgium, Brazil, Bulgaria, Canada, Chile, Czech Republic, Denmark, Ecuador, Egypt, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Iraq, Israel, Italy, Japan, Jordan, Korea¿(South), Kuwait, Lebanon, Malaysia, Morocco, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Oman, Peru, Poland, Portugal, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, South Africa, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan, Republic of China, Thailand, Turkey, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, Venezuela.
Location
Irvine, CA

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
VERITAS Advanced Infusion Packs (VRT-AI) and VERITAS Advanced Fluidics Packs (VRT-AF). Recalled by Johnson & Johnson Surgical Vision, Inc.. Units affected: 148,941.
Why was this product recalled?
Weld protrusion/physical gap between the housing and pack cover, may exceed design specification, due to a manufacturing issue, which could lead to priming cycle failure and/or suboptimal vacuum delivered to the phacoemulsification and irrigation/aspiration handpieces during surgery, which could result in surgical delay and/or longer surgical time, which could result in transient corneal edema.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Devices on August 9, 2023. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: Z-2247-2023.