FDA recall Z-0598-2020

Allergan PLC · Class II · device

Product

XEN Gel Stent, REF 5513-001(US Model), Sterile, RX Only, (01)10888628032439 ; Other Model Numbers: 5507-001(Global Model) and 5517-001(Australia model) Implant for glaucoma treatment.

Reason for recall

Residual polishing compounds, that are used in the needle sleeve manufacturing process, may be present on the injector needle. The residual polishing compounds could transfer to the patient's eye during procedure possibly resulting in irritation, inflammation, local allergic reaction/ hypersensitivity, iritis, uveitis/sterile endophthalmitis or an intraocular foreign body.

Distribution

Worldwide distribution. US nationwide, countries of AE, AT, AU, BE, BG, CA, CH, CN, CZ, DE, DK, ES, FI, FR, GB, GR, HK, HR, IE, IL, IS, IT, KR, LT, MT, MU, MX, MY, NA, NL, NO, NZ, PH, PL, PT, RO, RS, SA, SE, SG, SI,SK, SM,TH,TR, TW, VE, and ZA.

Key facts

Status
Ongoing
Initiation date
2019-10-30
Report date
2019-12-11
Voluntary/Mandated
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Location
Irvine, CA, United States

Primary source

https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/ires/index.cfm?Product=Z-0598-2020