| Date Initiated by Firm | January 24, 2003 |
| Date Posted | March 12, 2003 |
| Recall Status1 |
Terminated 3 on April 28, 2003 |
| Recall Number | Z-0634-03 |
| Recall Event ID |
25652 |
| 510(K)Number | K022637 |
| Product Classification |
Keratome, Battery-Powered - Product Code HMY
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| Product | BD K-3000 Microkeratome Blade
REF 378607 |
| Code Information |
Manufacturing Lot Numbers: 959, 962, 964, 965, and 966 |
Recalling Firm/ Manufacturer |
BD Opthalmic Systems 411 Waverly Oaks Road Waltham MA 02452
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| For Additional Information Contact | David Cromwick 781-906-7916 |
Manufacturer Reason for Recall | Microkeratome Blade may cause irregular corneal flap which may delay patients procedure. |
FDA Determined Cause 2 | Other |
| Action | BD Ophthalmic notified customers by telephone and email on 1/ 24/03. Users are requested to destroy blades and Certify destruction by returning reply form. |
| Quantity in Commerce | 1539 Blades |
| Distribution | Nationwide |
| Total Product Life Cycle | TPLC Device Report |
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1 A record in this database is created when a firm initiates a correction or removal action. The record is updated if the FDA identifies a violation and classifies the action as a recall, and it is updated for a final time when the recall is terminated. Learn more about medical device recalls. 2 Per FDA policy, recall cause determinations are subject to modification up to the point of termination of the recall. 3 For details about termination of a recall see Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Title 21 §7.55.
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| 510(K) Database | 510(K)s with Product Code = HMY
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