Oasis Medical Inc Disposable Bimanuals Irrigation and Aspiration Handpiece Set: Item #1719 Disposable Bimanuals Irrigation/Aspiration Set 19 Gauge, Dual Port; Item #1719-A - Disposable Bimanual Aspiration Handpiece 19g; Item #1719-I Disposable Bimanuals Irrigation/Aspiration Set, 19g, Open End; Item #1719-S Disposable Bimanuals Irrigation/Aspiration Set, 19g, Dual Port, Smooth. For use in cataract surgical procedures. Recall

Check Your Product

According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)

Reason for Recall

As stated by FDA

Plastic shavings are coming from the product handle during irrigation. Use of this product may leave plastic shavings in the patient's eyes.

Recommended Action

Per FDA guidance

An April 9, 2007, notification of the recall will be sent to distributors and users. They are requested to notify down to the user (physician) level. Included in the Recall Notification Letter are instructions: "In addition, if you may have further distributed this product, please identify your customers and notify them at once of this product recall. Your notification to your customers may be enhanced by induding a copy of this recall notification letter. This recall should be carried out to the user level. Your assistance is appreciated and necessary to prevent any inconvenience."