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Health product recall

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

  1. Amvisc
  2. 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.