Z-3270-2018Class II

Bausch + Lomb Stellaris Elite Vision Enhancement System, 23 ga. Posterior Wide-Field Elite Pack, REF SE5423WV...

Name: Z-3270-2018 Bausch + Lomb Stellaris Elite Vision Enhancement System, 23 ga. Posterior Wide-Field Elite Pack, REF SE5423WV...
Creator: Bausch & Lomb Inc
Published: 2018-08-08
License: https://open.fda.gov/license/

Bausch & Lomb Incorporated / initiated 2018-08-08 / Terminated / root cause: manufacturing process

FDA source

Bausch & Lomb Inc began a recall of Bausch + Lomb Stellaris Elite Vision Enhancement System, 23 ga. Posterior Wide-Field Elite Pack, REF SE5423WV (containing the Stellaris Elite 23 GA Vit Cutter... on 2018-08-08. FDA classified it as Class II and gives the reason as "The back cap separates from the body of the vitrectomy cutter". As of 2026-09-10, the recall status on record is Terminated, and MDM tags the root cause as manufacturing process.

Recall record

Recall number: Z-3270-2018
Classification: Class II
Status: Terminated
Initiated: 2018-08-08
Posted: 2018-09-27
Terminated: 2019-08-28
Recalling firm: Bausch & Lomb Incorporated
Product: Bausch + Lomb Stellaris Elite Vision Enhancement System, 23 ga. Posterior Wide-Field Elite Pack, REF SE5423WV (containing the Stellaris Elite 23 GA Vit Cutter, Model BL5627), packaged in sterile trays, 6 trays/shipper.
Product code: HQE Instrument, Vitreous Aspiration And Cutting, Ac-Powered
Reason for recall: The back cap separates from the body of the vitrectomy cutter.
Root cause tag: manufacturing process
FDA root cause: Nonconforming Material/Component
Action: Recall letters flagged URGENT MEDICAL DEVICE VOLUNTARY RECALL dated 8/8/2018 were issued 8/8/2018 via certified mail return receipt to the U.S. consignees. Letters for foreign consignees were dated 8/7/2018 and were flagged URGENT FIELD SAFETY NOTICE.
Quantity in commerce: 94 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.
Product codes and lots: Lot numbers W0189, exp. 2/28/2019; W0148, exp. 2/26/2019; W0782, exp. 5/11/2019; W0871, exp. 6/4/2019; W1002, exp. 6/23/2019; W1223, exp. 7/21/2019; and W1259, exp. 7/27/2019, UDI 00757770059508.

Enforcement reports

One row per recalled product line

FDA enforcement reports joined to recall event Z-3270-2018
Recall number	Class	Status	Voluntary or mandated	Report date	Classified
Z-3265-2018	Class II	Terminated	Voluntary: Firm initiated	2018-10-03	2018-09-27
Z-3266-2018	Class II	Terminated	Voluntary: Firm initiated	2018-10-03	2018-09-27
Z-3267-2018	Class II	Terminated	Voluntary: Firm initiated	2018-10-03	2018-09-27
Z-3268-2018	Class II	Terminated	Voluntary: Firm initiated	2018-10-03	2018-09-27
Z-3269-2018	Class II	Terminated	Voluntary: Firm initiated	2018-10-03	2018-09-27
Z-3270-2018	Class II	Terminated	Voluntary: Firm initiated	2018-10-03	2018-09-27
Z-3271-2018	Class II	Terminated	Voluntary: Firm initiated	2018-10-03	2018-09-27
Z-3272-2018	Class II	Terminated	Voluntary: Firm initiated	2018-10-03	2018-09-27
Z-3273-2018	Class II	Terminated	Voluntary: Firm initiated	2018-10-03	2018-09-27
Z-3274-2018	Class II	Terminated	Voluntary: Firm initiated	2018-10-03	2018-09-27
Z-3275-2018	Class II	Terminated	Voluntary: Firm initiated	2018-10-03	2018-09-27
Z-3276-2018	Class II	Terminated	Voluntary: Firm initiated	2018-10-03	2018-09-27
Z-3277-2018	Class II	Terminated	Voluntary: Firm initiated	2018-10-03	2018-09-27

Product code HQE

K162342Class IIStellaris Elite Vision Enhancement SystemBausch+Lomb / cleared 2017-03-24

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About this record

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