The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0856-2020·Announced 2020-02-05

Vitreq Bv Recalls VitreQ 25G Silicone Tipped Cannula Due to Sterility Concerns

Vitreq Bv is recalling VitreQ 25G Silicone Tipped Cannulas because microscopic tears in the sterile pouch may compromise sterility.

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 involves a risk-of-harm product (sterility compromise) where injury has not yet been reported, fitting the High severity criteria.

Plain-English summary

Vitreq Bv is recalling VitreQ 25G Silicone Tipped Cannulas (REF: CN25.D01, GTIN: 8719214221522). The recall was initiated because microscopic tears in the sterile pouch may compromise the sterility of the device.

The recall covers all lots of the product. The distribution pattern is listed as nationwide.

Consumers and healthcare providers should stop using the affected cannulas and contact Vitreq Bv for further instructions or a replacement.

The recalled product

Product
VitreQ 25G Silicone Tipped Cannula-REF: CN25.D01 GTIN: 8719214221522
Manufacturer
Vitreq Bv

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 (1)

  • All lots

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 16 recalled by Vitreq Bv 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 16 products in this recall →