Class I — Serious Health Hazard

Serious health hazard — there is a reasonable probability that use of or exposure to this product will cause serious adverse health consequences or death.

Bausch and Lomb 27G sterile cannula packed in the Bausch Recalled by Bausch and Lomb, Incorporated Due to Some disposable cannulas (with 4-digit lot numbers) provided...

Date: November 15, 2012
Company: Bausch and Lomb, Incorporated
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 Bausch and Lomb, Incorporated directly.

Affected Products

Bausch and Lomb 27G sterile cannula packed in the Bausch and Lomb Amvisc 1.2% Sodium Hyaluronate ( Model 59051, 59081, 59051L, 59081L) and Amvisc Plus 1.6% Sodium Hyaluronate (Model 60081, 60051, 60051L, 60081L) ophthalmic viscosurgical device. The 27G disposable cannula is attached to the syringe standard luer fitting to deliver the Amvis or Amvis Plus during use as a surgical aid in opthalmic anterior or posterior segment procedures.

Quantity: 2,515,760

Why Was This Recalled?

Some disposable cannulas (with 4-digit lot numbers) provided with the Amvisc or Amvisc Plus OVD are not properly engaging to the Luer-Lock on the Amvisc and Amvisc Plus sterile glass syringes. The cannulas may leak viscoelastic material or detach from the syringe during injection. In rare incidents, detachment has resulted in serious patient injury.

Where Was This Sold?

This product was distributed to 1 state: DC

Affected (1 state)Not affected

About Bausch and Lomb, Incorporated

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