The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0122-2017·Announced 2016-10-26

Synergetics Recalls 25 Gauge VersaVit 2.0 Vitrectomy Cutters

Synergetics Inc is recalling 25 gauge VersaVit 2.0 Vitrectomy Cutters because they may not operate within the correct pressure pulse specifications.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall is classified as FDA Class II, and the source text does not report any illnesses or injuries, fitting the criterion for risk-of-harm products where injury has not yet been reported.

Plain-English summary

Synergetics Inc is recalling 9 units of the 25 gauge VersaVit 2.0 Vitrectomy Cutter, Product/Part Number 70935. The devices are packaged in a Tyvek/Mylar double pouch configuration. The recall involves Lot number M546500 with an expiration date of 10/2018.

The recall was initiated because the vitrectomy cutters were found not to be operating within the correct pressure pulse per specification. This defect may affect the performance of the surgical instrument during use.

The affected devices were distributed to Kentucky, Virginia, Tennessee, Ohio, Indiana, California, New Jersey, New York, Texas, South Carolina, Alabama, Mississippi, Michigan, and Utah. Foreign distribution included the United Kingdom, France, Mexico, and India. Users should stop using the affected devices and contact Synergetics Inc for further instructions.

The recalled product

Product
25 gauge VersaVit 2.0 Vitrectomy Cutter, Product/Part Number 70935, packaged in a Tyvek/Mylar double pouch configuration.
Manufacturer
Synergetics Inc
Affected units
9

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Lot numbers (2)

  • Lot number M546500 (1 each or box of 6 each)
  • exp 10/2018

Distribution

Distributed in 14 states:

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 4 recalled by Synergetics Inc under a single FDA (Devices) recall action. The agency files each product separately, so the size of the action is not visible from this page alone.

See all 4 products in this recall →