Becton Dickinson and Company BD Visitec Irrigating Cytosome, for use in cataract surgery. Ref 581618 Recall
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According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Product
BD Visitec Irrigating Cytosome, for use in cataract surgery. Ref 581618
Brand
Becton Dickinson and Company
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Lot Number: 6181868
Products Sold
Lot Number: 6181868
Becton Dickinson and Company is recalling BD Visitec Irrigating Cytosome, for use in cataract surgery. Ref 581618 due to Mislabeled: Carton label incorrectly labeled as Ref 581618 (.40 X 16mm) , may contain product Ref 581617 (.50 x 16mm). Based on FDA medical device recall database.
Summary derived from FDA notice
Reason for Recall
As stated by FDA
Mislabeled: Carton label incorrectly labeled as Ref 581618 (.40 X 16mm) , may contain product Ref 581617 (.50 x 16mm)
Recommended Action
Per FDA guidance
BD Opthalmic notifiied accounts by telephone on 3/2/07 and followed with letter. Accounts are requested to return product.
Verify this information on the official source
For complete details and official instructions, check the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) directly.
View official FDA recall noticePage updated: Jan 10, 2026