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FDA Devices Moderate Class II Terminated

Bausch + Lomb Stellaris Elite Vision Enhancement System, 25 ga. Posterior Wide-Field Elite Pack, REF SE5425WV (containing the Stellaris Elite 25 GA Vit Cutter, Model BL5628), packaged in sterile trays, 6 trays/shipper.

Reported: October 3, 2018 Initiated: August 8, 2018 #Z-3273-2018

Product Description

Bausch + Lomb Stellaris Elite Vision Enhancement System, 25 ga. Posterior Wide-Field Elite Pack, REF SE5425WV (containing the Stellaris Elite 25 GA Vit Cutter, Model BL5628), packaged in sterile trays, 6 trays/shipper.

Reason for Recall

The back cap separates from the body of the vitrectomy cutter.

Details

Recalling Firm
Bausch & Lomb Inc
Units Affected
97.33 cases
Distribution
Distribution was made to AL, AZ, CA, CO, FL, GA, HI, IL, IN, KS, KY, MA, ME, MO, MT, NC, NJ, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, TN, TX, UT, and WV. There was government distribution but no military distribution. Foreign distribution was made to Russia, Romania, Poland, The Netherlands, Jordan, Italy, Israel, Switzerland, Hungary, Greece, Guadeloupe, Great Britain, France, Spain, Singapore, Malaysia, and Thailand.
Location
Saint Louis, MO

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
Bausch + Lomb Stellaris Elite Vision Enhancement System, 25 ga. Posterior Wide-Field Elite Pack, REF SE5425WV (containing the Stellaris Elite 25 GA Vit Cutter, Model BL5628), packaged in sterile trays, 6 trays/shipper.. Recalled by Bausch & Lomb Inc. Units affected: 97.33 cases.
Why was this product recalled?
The back cap separates from the body of the vitrectomy cutter.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Devices on October 3, 2018. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: Z-3273-2018.