# FDA recall Z-1893-2019

> **Johnson & Johnson Surgical Vision Inc** · Class II · device recall initiated 2018-09-24.

## Product

Disposable 25GA Vitrectomy Cutter, REF NGP0025, RX Only, Abbott Medical Optics Inc.,      The product provides the item necessary to perform one vitrectomy procedure. It is used to remove vitreous from the eye. It has been designed as a disposable (single use)

## Reason for recall

Packaging error, 20GA Vitrectomy Cutter may be found in a 25GA package.  Use of a Vitrectomy cutter that is a different size than expected could lead to the need to alter the surgical technique, including corneal incision enlargement.

## Distribution

US Distribution to states of: NC, NV, TX, NY, UT, C, MN, NY, WA, NJ, OH, NV, CA and Internationally to: Australia and Japan.

## Key facts

- **Recall number:** Z-1893-2019
- **Recalling firm:** Johnson & Johnson Surgical Vision Inc
- **Classification:** Class II
- **Product type:** device
- **Status:** Terminated
- **Initiation date:** 2018-09-24
- **Report date:** 2019-07-10

- **Voluntary/Mandated:** Voluntary: Firm initiated
- **Location:** Santa Ana, CA, United States

## Primary source

FDA Enforcement Reports: https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/ires/index.cfm?Product=Z-1893-2019

## Citation

> AI Analytics. FDA recall Z-1893-2019. Retrieved 2026-06-09 from https://api.ai-analytics.org/recall/Z-1893-2019. Source: US FDA. Licensed CC0.

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