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Health product recall

HEALON EndoCoat (2014-11-17)

Starting date:
November 17, 2014
Posting date:
November 28, 2014
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-42683

Recalled Products

HEALON EndoCoat

Reason

This recall results from complaints received in the united states regarding the detachment of the HEALON EndoCoat Opthalmic Viscoelastic Device (OVD) finger grip. An advisory notice is being disseminated to customers to re-emphasize proper techniques for the use of the syringe included in the HEALON EndoCoat Directions For Use (DFU).

Affected products

HEALON EndoCoat

Lot or serial number

All lots.

Model or catalog number

VT585

Companies
Manufacturer
Abbott Medical Optics, Inc.
1700 E. St. Andrew Place
Santa Ana
92705
California
UNITED STATES