The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0873-2014·Announced 2014-02-05

Synergetics Recalls 23ga Chow Illuminated Pick Due to Faulty Seals

Synergetics Inc. is recalling 38 units of 23ga Chow Illuminated Picks due to faulty seals that could 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 sterile medical device where seal failure could compromise sterility, posing a risk of harm, but no injuries or illnesses are reported in the source text.

Plain-English summary

Synergetics Inc. is recalling 38 units of the 23ga Chow Illuminated Pick, a sterile, single-use ophthalmic device. The recall is due to faulty seals on the outer pouch of the double-pouched packaging, which could result in seal failure.

The affected product is manufactured for Synergetics, Inc., located in O'Fallon, Missouri. The specific lot number is M272660. The devices were distributed worldwide, including in the United States and various international markets.

Consumers and healthcare providers should stop using the affected devices and contact Synergetics Inc. for further instructions or a return.

The recalled product

Product
23ga Chow Illuminated Pick, Synergetics, inc., length 7.5 ft, sterile / EO, 56.07.23P. Packed 12 units per box. Manufactured for Synergetics, Inc., O'Fallon, MO.
Manufacturer
Synergetics Inc
Affected units
38

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)

  • Lot number: M272660

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 28 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 28 products in this recall →