The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Devices)·Z-1062-2014·Announced 2014-02-26

Bausch & Lomb Recalls AKREOS AO Micro Incision Lenses Due to Material Error

Bausch & Lomb is recalling 336 AKREOS AO Micro Incision Lenses because they were manufactured with incorrect raw material. The lenses are intended for cataract surgery.

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. Per the rubric, a Class II recall without explicit reports of hospitalization or significant injury falls under the 'High' severity category, representing a risk-of-harm product where injury has not yet been reported.

Plain-English summary

Bausch & Lomb Surgical, Inc. is recalling 336 units of the AKREOS AO Micro Incision Lens (IOL). The recall affects Model Numbers AO60 and MI60L. The product is intended for primary implantation in the capsular bag of the eye for the visual correction of aphakia secondary to the removal of a cataractous lens in adult patients.

The recall was initiated because the lenses were manufactured with incorrect raw material. A total of 283 units were distributed in the United States, and 53 units were distributed internationally to Great Britain, France, Spain, Portugal, Sweden, Russia, and Guadeloupe.

Patients who have had these lenses implanted should contact their eye care professional for guidance. The FDA has classified this recall as Class II, which means use of the product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences.

The recalled product

Product
Bausch & Lomb AKREOS AO Micro Incision Lens The Akreos IOL intended for primary implantation in the capsular bag of the eye for the visual correction of aphakia secondary to the removal of a cataractous lens in adult patients.

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)

  • Model Numbers(s): AO60 and MI60L

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.