The Recall Desk
ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-1281-2013·Announced 2013-05-22

Insight Instruments Recalls M.I.S. Ophthalmic Cannulas Due to Misclassification

Insight Instruments is recalling 776 M.I.S. Ophthalmic Cannulas distributed in Indiana and Illinois because the device was misclassified.

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 due to a misclassification of the device, which is a documentation or regulatory issue rather than a direct physical hazard. This aligns with the rubric for minor labeling or documentation issues.

Plain-English summary

Insight Instruments, Inc. is recalling 776 units of the M.I.S. (Multi-Port Illumination System) Ophthalmic Cannula. The recall was initiated due to a misclassification of the medical device.

The affected units were distributed in Indiana and Illinois. The specific lot numbers involved in this recall are M53157, M55115, M56929, M58551, and M61862.

The source text does not provide specific instructions for consumers or healthcare providers regarding the next steps for these devices.

The recalled product

Product
Insight Instruments MIS ( Multi-Port Illumination System) Illuminated pilot tubes work like a ceiling light while simultaneously protecting the entry sites. Illumination automatically follows the movement of the two surgical instruments inserted into the M.I.S. cannulas. The
Affected units
776

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 (5)

  • Lot Numbers: M53157
  • M55115
  • M56929
  • M58551
  • M61862.

Distribution

Distributed in 2 states:

Same manufacturer · Insight Instruments, Inc.

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