Z-2159-2011

BD Visitec High Viscosity Injector 4mm .90 (20G) [Hammer] REF 585173 High Viscosity Injectors are used during...

Name: Z-2159-2011 BD Visitec High Viscosity Injector 4mm .90 (20G) [Hammer] REF 585173 High Viscosity Injectors are used during...
Creator: Becton Dickinson and Company
Published: 2010-12-17
License: https://open.fda.gov/license/

Becton Dickinson & Co / initiated 2010-12-17 / Terminated

FDA source

Becton Dickinson and Company began a recall of BD Visitec High Viscosity Injector 4mm .90 (20G) [Hammer] REF 585173 High Viscosity Injectors are used during retinal surgery for fluid infusion. A High... on 2010-12-17. The reason FDA records is "Restricted or no fluid flow for Visitec High Viscosity Injector". As of 2026-09-10, the recall status on record is Terminated.

Recall record

Recall number: Z-2159-2011
Status: Terminated
Initiated: 2010-12-17
Posted: 2011-05-10
Terminated: 2013-07-03
Recalling firm: Becton Dickinson & Co
Product: BD Visitec High Viscosity Injector 4mm .90 (20G) [Hammer] REF 585173 High Viscosity Injectors are used during retinal surgery for fluid infusion. A High Viscosity Injector is placed into the sclera and temporarily sutured into place.
Product code: HMX Cannula, Ophthalmic
Reason for recall: Restricted or no fluid flow for Visitec High Viscosity Injector.
FDA root cause: Component change control
Action: Beaver Visitec (BVI) notified customers via telephone and by sending an Urgent Recall Customer Notification letter dated December 7, 2010. The letter identified the product, the problem, and the action to be taken by the customer. , Customers were requested to return all unused product in their inventory for credit or refund and complete the attached Customer Response Form and return it by fax to 781-893-7957. Questions can be directed to Inside Sales Manager at 781-906-7952.
Quantity in commerce: 2480 units
Distribution: Worldwide Distribution - USA (nationwide) and the countries of Israel, Jordan, Russia, Saudi Arabia, South Africa, Turkey, Iraq, Lebanon, Morocco, Tunisia, Syria, India, Argentina, Australia, Austria, New Zealand, China, UK, Germany, Russia, Belgium, Italy, France, Sweden, and Ireland.
Product codes and lots: Lot #: 0006986, Exp Date: 2015-01; Lot #: 0048865, Exp. Date: 2015-02; Lot #: 0211585, Exp. Date: 2015-08; Lot #: 0244725, Exp. Date 2015-09

Product code HMX

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Data as of 2026-10-07, the FDA export date for this dataset. Page last changed 2026-09-05. View this recall on fda.gov (opens on fda.gov)