The Recall Desk
ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-2284-2014·Announced 2014-08-27

AMO TECNIS CL Intraocular Lenses Recalled for Incorrect Diopter Labeling

AMO Puerto Rico Manufacturing is recalling specific Tecnis CL intraocular lenses because they may be labeled with the incorrect diopter power.

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 classified as FDA Class II, and the hazard is a labeling error (incorrect diopter power) without reported injuries or illnesses, fitting the criteria for a moderate severity voluntary precautionary recall.

Plain-English summary

AMO Puerto Rico Manufacturing, Inc. is recalling AMO TECNIS CL Foldable Silicone IOLs with OptiEdge Design, Model Z9002. The recall is due to a labeling error where units may be marked with the incorrect diopter power.

The affected products are monofocal foldable intraocular lenses indicated for primary implantation for the visual correction of aphakia in adult patients. The recall covers specific serial numbers listed in the official notice, with distribution reported as worldwide, including the United States, Puerto Rico, and various international regions.

Patients who have received these lenses should contact their eye care provider to verify the correct diopter power of the implanted device. No specific instructions for consumer action are provided in the source text beyond the identification of the defect.

The recalled product

Product
AMO TECNIS CL Foldable Silicone IOL with OptiEdge Design, Model Z9002. Indicated for primary implantation for the visual correction of aphakia in adult patients. Tecnis CL Mono 13 mm with the following diopter sizes: 23, 23.5 & 24. Product Usage: AMO TECNIS CL monofocal folda

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

The notice also names 1 state specifically:

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 17 recalled by AMO Puerto Rico Manufacturing, 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 17 products in this recall →