Device, Irrigation, Ocular Surgery

Reports per year

Source: FDA adverse event reports by year received, 2012–2026. Reporting paused during the 2026 MAUDE-to-AEMS transition and has since resumed.

Recent recalls

• 2023-11-03Open, ClassifiedProcess control

  AMO ADMINISTRATION SET, Article No. 7A3817, REF OM2505191, for ophthalmologic use.

  Devices may leak as a result of a manufacturing issue. Leakage may result in a delay of therapy, increase risk of bloodstream infection (BSI), and may expose both patients and healthcare workers to hazardous medication. There is also the potential for life-threatening situations to occur requiring additional medical intervention.

• 2010-08-13TerminatedPackaging

  CORNEA COAT Hydroxypropylmethylcellulose 1.5ml Syringe. STERILE, Rx ONLY. Manufactured by: Insight Instruments, Inc., 2580 SE Willoughby Blvd. Stuart, FL 34994 USA. REF 60010.000, QTY 14 - This package contains 14 individual packs, each containing 1 sterile, single use ocular irrigation device. For external use only! Used as an ocular irrigation device.

  Insight Instruments, Inc., Stuart, FL is recalling CORNEA COAT 2.5% Hydroxypropylmethylcellulose solution in 1.5 ml Syringe due to a potential weakness of the peel pouch seals. Products affected are Item Numbers 600100.000 sold individually and 40201.000 thru 10206.000 sold as components of BIOM Pack.

• 2010-08-13TerminatedPackaging

  BIOM PACK, Contents Individually Sterile. QTY 5 EA. Each Pack Contains: 1 EA. Microscope Drape (REF40100), 1 EA. Cornea Coat (REF 60010), 1 EA. SuperView BIOM Lens Set (REF 40411). Manufactured by: Insight Instruments, Inc., 2580 SE Willoughby Blvd. Stuart, FL 34994 USA. Item # 40201: Item Lot # Cornea Coat Lot # Expiration Date M423801008 M419300908 2010-07 M427731108 M419300908 2010-07 M428631008 M419300908 2010-07 M434211208 M422951008 2010-08 M439670109 M422951008 2010-08 M443700109 M435381208 2010-09 M44887 M442120109 2010-10 Item # 40202: Item Lot # Cornea Coat Lot # Expiration Date M427641008 M419300908 2010-07 M45414 M435381208 2010-09 Item # 40203: M416600908 M415950808 2010-06 M422941008 M416620908 2010-07 M427651108 M422951008 2010-08 M442710109 M435381208 2010-09 M44870 M442120109 2010-10 Item # 40204: Item Lot # Cornea Coat Lot # Expiration Date M421580908 M416620908 2010-07 M435201208 M422951008 2010-08 M45645 M435381208 2010-09 Item # 40205: Item Lot # Cornea Coat Lot # Expiration Date M410510708 M409570708 2010-05 M412790708 M409570708 2010-05 M419280908 M415950808 2010-06 M420850908 M415950808 2010-06 M421100908 M416620908 2010-07 M421120908 M416620908 2010-07 M424361008 M419300908 2010-07 M425821008 M421680908 2010-07 M426731008 M421680908 2010-07 M428601008 M419300908 2010-07 M429531108 M421680908 2010-07 M430851108 M421680908 2010-07 M431051108 M422951008 2010-08 M433111108 M422951008 2010-08 M435531208 M430041108 2010-09 M440700109 M430041108 2010-09 M441790109 M435381208 2010-09 M442560109 M430041108 2010-09 M443450109 M422951008 2010-08 M443930109 M442120109 2010-10 M44605 M442120109 2010-10 M44896 M44499 2010-11 M45099 M44499 2010-11 M45243 M435381208 2010-09 M45248 M44897 2010-12 M45866 M44897 2010-12 M45870 M435381208 2010-09 Item # 10206: Item Lot # Cornea Coat Lot # Expiration Date M418460908 M416620908 2010-07 M434741208 M422951008 2010-08 M45646 M435381208 2010-09

  Insight Instruments, Inc., Stuart, FL is recalling CORNEA COAT 2.5% Hydroxypropylmethylcellulose solution in 1.5 ml Syringe due to a potential weakness of the peel pouch seals. Products affected are Item Numbers 600100.000 sold individually and 40201.000 thru 10206.000 sold as components of BIOM Pack.

• 2007-06-27TerminatedOther

  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.

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

• 2007-06-27TerminatedOther

  Disposable Bimanuals Irrigation and Aspiration Handpiece Set: Item #1720 Disposable Bimanuals Irrigation/Aspiration Set 20 Gauge, Dual Port; Item #1720-A - Disposable Bimanual Aspiration Handpiece 20g; Item #1720-I Disposable Bimanuals Irrigation/Aspiration Set 20g, Open End; Item #1720-S Disposable Bimanuals Irrigation/Aspiration Set, 20g, Dual Port, Smooth. For use in cataract surgical procedures.

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

• 2007-06-27TerminatedOther

  Disposable Bimanuals Irrigation and Aspiration Handpiece Set: Item #1721 Disposable Bimanuals Irrigation/Aspiration Set 21 Gauge, Dual Port; Item #1721-A - Disposable Bimanual Aspiration Handpiece 21g; Item #1721-I Disposable Bimanuals Irrigation/Aspiration Set, 21g, Open End; Item #1721-S Disposable Bimanuals Irrigation/Aspiration Set, 21g, Dual Port, Smooth. For use in cataract surgical procedures.

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

• 2007-03-29TerminatedOther

  BD Visitec Irrigating Cytosome, for use in cataract surgery. Ref 581618

  Mislabeled: Carton label incorrectly labeled as Ref 581618 (.40 X 16mm) , may contain product Ref 581617 (.50 x 16mm)

• 2005-10-01TerminatedOther

  OASIS Medical Vidaurri LASIK Flap Irrigator, Product Specification 4036V. The Vidaurri LASIK Flap Irrigator is a 16g x 1/2'' stainless steel cannula with two 25g x 9/16'' tip extensions. There are eight .25mm ports (four per tip).

  "Please be aware that this is not a new recall. The firm has taken action; but, due to administrative issues additional products are now being classified by the agency". Foreign deposit present on the surface of the Vidaurri LASIK Flap Irrigators

• 2005-10-01TerminatedOther

  OASIS Medical Vidaurri LASIK Flap Irrigator, Sterilized, Product Specification 8065403604 Dual Tip Irrigator 8 Ports The Dual tip Irrigator 8 Ports is placed into a vacuum formed plastic tray and a Tyvek lid is heat-sealed onto the tray. The heat-sealed tray is placed into a Tyvek pouch, heat-sealed and sterilized. After sterilization, 10 pouches are loaded into a carton, the carton is labeled and heat-shrink wrapped.

  "Please be aware that this is not a new recall. This recall was initially classified in 2005 (Z-1595-05). The firm has taken action; but, due to administrative issues this product is now being classified by the Agency". Foreign deposit present on the surface of the Vidaurri LASIK Flap Irrigators

• 2005-10-01TerminatedOther

  OASIS Medical Vidaurri LASIK Flap Irrigator, Non-sterilized Bulk, Product Specification MK-036V, LASIK Flap Irrigator (Vidaurri) The MK-03V cannula is placed into a vacuum formed plastic tray and a blank Tyvek lid is heat-sealed onto the tray. The heat-sealed tray is placed into a Tyvek pouch, heat-sealed and placed into a polybag. The polybag is sealed and labeled. Typically there are 100 pouches per polybag.

  "Please be aware that this is not a new recall. This recall was initially classified in 2005 (Z-1595-05). The firm has taken action; but, due to administrative issues this product is now being classified by the Agency". Foreign deposit present on the surface of the Vidaurri LASIK Flap Irrigators