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Health product recall

T-Flex Aspheric 623T

Starting date:
November 7, 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-25855

Recalled Products

  1. T-Flex Aspheric 623T

Reason

Potential sterility failure of the paper pouch (supplied to Rayner by an external company) that surrounds the intraocular lens blister tray. A failed pouch seal may cause the patient permanent serious injury and may cause severe infection and/or contribute to the development of Toxic Anterior Segment Syndrome (TASS). TASS can cause serious damage to intraocular tissues, resulting in vision loss.

Affected products

A. T-Flex Aspheric 623T

Lot or serial number

102E4207203, 102E4207204

Model or catalog number

623T

Companies
Manufacturer
Rayner Intraocular Lenses Ltd.