The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Devices)·Z-2333-2024·Announced 2024-07-17

Ophthalmic Injection Kit Recall Due to Unconfirmed Sterilization

MICROspecialties is recalling the Synergetics I Pack Injection Kit because sterilization cannot be confirmed, potentially causing post-operative wound or injection site infections. Affected units are lot P62764979R distributed in Missouri.

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: This is an FDA Class II recall of a surgical device where sterilization cannot be confirmed, creating a risk of serious post-operative infections. While no illnesses or injuries have been reported, the theoretical hazard to patients is substantial.

Plain-English summary

MICROspecialties, Inc. is recalling 2,316 units of the Synergetics I Pack Injection Kit- Tray (Model/Catalog Number: 18060), a medical device used for ophthalmic injections. The recalled units are from lot P62764979R.

The manufacturer could not confirm that the products were exposed to the proper sterilization cycle. This sterilization failure creates a potential risk of post-operative wound infections and injection site infections.

The affected units were distributed in Missouri. Healthcare facilities and medical professionals using these injection kits should verify whether they have received units from the recalled lot.

If you have the Synergetics I Pack Injection Kit from lot P62764979R, stop using it immediately. Contact MICROspecialties, Inc. for instructions on returning or disposing of the recalled product.

The recalled product

Product
Synergetics I Pack Injection Kit- Tray for use with Ophthalmic injections Model/Catalog Number: 18060
Manufacturer
MICROspecialties, Inc.
Hazard
  • sterilization-failure
  • post-operative-infection
  • injection-site-infection

Distribution

Distributed in 1 state:

  • MO