Abbott Medical Optics Inc (AMO) 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: VT Recall
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Product
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: VT
Brand
Abbott Medical Optics Inc (AMO)
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
10220011, and 10220012) Healon EndoCoat Device identification: For Healon EndoCoat
Products Sold
Part Number: US: VT585U and 57502000 (packaged in Healon Duet 10290080) OUS: VT585 57550500 (packaged in Healon Duet 10220010, 10220011, and 10220012) Healon EndoCoat Device identification: For Healon EndoCoat, each lot is assigned a unique lot number for traceability. The lot number is a 6-digit numerical code that is equal to the manufacturing order number assigned. The numbers 1-6 are sequentially increased representing the manufacturing order number. Example: Lot 024992. For Healon EndoCoat packaged in Healon Duet, each Healon Duet final product is identified witha unique batch number. The batch number consists of two alphabetic characters followed by five numeric characters. The first alphabetic character of each batch number designates the manufacturing site. The second alphabetic character of each batch number shall be sequential numbers starting with 30001. Example: Lot UP30729 (This lot number would represent the 729th unit manufactured by AMO in 2014).
Abbott Medical Optics Inc (AMO) is recalling Abbott Healon EndoCoat Ophthalmic Viscosurgical Device 3% sodium hyaluronate 0.85 mL 30 mg/mL Ste due to AMO has received complaints where the finger grip dislodged while depressing the syringe plunger. The finger grip dislodgement could result in the su. This is a Class I recall, indicating a high risk of serious health consequences or death. Based on FDA medical device enforcement report.
Summary derived from FDA notice
Reason for Recall
As stated by FDA
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.
Recommended Action
Per FDA guidance
Healthcare providers and patients should stop using the device and contact the manufacturer for further instructions. Report problems to FDA MedWatch.
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View official FDA recall noticePage updated: Jan 10, 2026