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Amvisc and Amvisc Plus
- Starting date:
- November 20, 2012
- Posting date:
- December 24, 2012
- Type of communication:
- Medical Device Recall
- Subcategory:
- Medical Device
- Hazard classification:
- Type II
- Source of recall:
- Health Canada
- Issue:
- Medical Devices
- Audience:
- General Public, Healthcare Professionals, Hospitals
- Identification number:
- RA-25885
Recalled Products
- Amvisc
- Amvisc Plus
Reason
Some disposable cannulas provided with the Amvisc or Amvisc Plus OVD are not properly engaging to the Luer-lock on the Amvisc and Amvisc Plus sterile glass syringes. They may leak viscoelastic material or detach from the syringe during injection.
Affected products
A. Amvisc
Lot or serial number
More than 10 Lot numbers, Contact Manufacturer
Model or catalog number
59081L
Companies
- Manufacturer
- Bausch & Lomb Inc.
B. Amvisc Plus
Lot or serial number
More than 10 Lot numbers, Contact Manufacturer
Model or catalog number
60051, 60081
Companies
- Manufacturer
- Bausch & Lomb Inc.