| Type of Product |
Medical Device |
| TGA Recall Reference |
RC-2012-RN-01172-1 |
| Product Name/Description |
Amvisc Plus 0.8mL (Aqueous/ vitreous humour replacement medium (eye))
Multiple batch numbers and expiry dates
ARTG Number: 161187
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| Recall Action Level |
Hospital |
| Recall Action Classification |
Class II |
| Recall Action Commencement Date |
21/11/2012 |
| Responsible Entity |
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| Reason/Issue |
Bausch & Lomb recently identified that some disposable cannulas (with 4 digit lot numbers) provided with Amvisc Plus are not properly engaging to the Luer-lock on the Amvisc Plus sterile glass syringes. The disposable cannulas with the 4-digit lot numbers may leak viscoelastic material or detach from the syringe during injection. |
| Recall Action |
Recall |
| Recall Action Instructions |
Quarantine and return affected lots to Bausch & Lomb |
| Contact Information |
1800 251 700 - Bausch & Lomb Customer Service |