Bausch & Lomb Recalls LaserEdge Ophthalmic Knives Due to Dull Blades
Bausch & Lomb is voluntarily recalling specific LaserEdge ophthalmic knives due to an atypical volume of complaints regarding dull blades.
What this means for you
Minor labeling or packaging issue, or a voluntary precautionary recall. Risk of harm is low but real — follow the manufacturer's instructions.
Our severity reasoning: The recall is a voluntary precautionary measure taken due to quality complaints (dull blades) without any reported injuries or illnesses, fitting the criteria for a moderate severity score.
Plain-English summary
Bausch & Lomb Inc Irb is voluntarily recalling LASEREDGE Knives, 3.0MM SLIT KNIFE ANGLED DOUBLE BEVEL (6/BOX), REF/PRODUCT CODE E7556A. These sterile, prescription-only instruments are intended for ophthalmic surgery. The recall covers 1,236,749 knives distributed nationwide in the United States.
The recall was initiated after a review of the complaints database revealed an atypical volume of complaints regarding dull blades for various lots. As a precautionary measure, Bausch & Lomb is recalling all product codes manufactured without electro-polish control and penetration force testing.
This recall affects surgeons and medical facilities that have purchased or received these specific ophthalmic instruments. The source text does not provide specific instructions for consumers or healthcare providers on how to return the product or what immediate actions to take beyond the recall notice itself.
The recalled product
- Product
- LASEREDGE Knives, 3.0MM SLIT KNIFE ANGLED DOUBLE BEVEL (6/BOX), REF/PRODUCT CODE E7556A, STERILE, Rx Only Product Usage: The LaserEdge Knives are intended for ophthalmic surgery. There is no therapeutic use and they are available to surgeons for use in procedures.
- Manufacturer
- Bausch & Lomb Inc Irb
- Hazard
- Affected units
- 1,236,749
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)
- none
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
Part of a larger recall action
This product is one of 44 recalled by Bausch & Lomb Inc Irb 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.
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