Class II — Potential Health Hazard

Potential health hazard — use of or exposure to this product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences.

Abbott Healon EndoCoat Ophthalmic Viscosurgical Device 3% sodium hyaluronate 0.85 Recalled by Abbott Medical Optics Inc (AMO) Due to AMO has received complaints where the finger grip...

Date: November 6, 2014
Company: Abbott Medical Optics Inc (AMO)
Status: Terminated
Source: FDA (Device)

What You Should Do

Stop using this product immediately. Do not consume, use, or distribute it.

Return the product to the place of purchase for a full refund. If you have questions, contact Abbott Medical Optics Inc (AMO) directly.

Affected Products

Abbott Healon EndoCoat Ophthalmic Viscosurgical Device 3% sodium hyaluronate 0.85 mL 30 mg/mL Sterile A Solution Sterile EO Packaging and Cannula Product of USA Abbott Healon Duet Dual Pack 0.55 ml OVD 0.85 ml Healon EndoCoat OVD Contents: -one sterile syringe of Healon Ophthalmic Viscosurgical Device (OVD) 0.55 ml (10 mg/ml Sodium Hyaluronate) -one sterile syringe of Healon EndoCoat Ophthalmic Viscosurgical Device (OVD) 0.85 ml (30 mg/ml Sodium Hyaluronate) Part Number: US: VT585U and 57502000 (packaged in Healon Duet 10290080) OUS: VT585 and 57550500 (packaged in Healon duet 10220010, 10220011 and 10220012)

Quantity: 484,881 Nationwide (U.S. and Puerto Rico) and 483,984 Internationally

Why Was This Recalled?

AMO has received complaints where the finger grip dislodged while depressing the syringe plunger. The finger grip dislodgement could result in the surgeon's hand unintentionally moving the cannula further than intended, resulting in potential trauma to the eye.

Where Was This Sold?

This product was distributed nationwide across all 50 states.

Affected (51 states)Not affected

About Abbott Medical Optics Inc (AMO)

Abbott Medical Optics Inc (AMO) has 2 total recalls tracked by RecallDetector.

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Data sourced from the FDA (Device). Last updated March 26, 2026. View original report