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Regarding the "Nipro disposable intraocular injection needle" (medical device), which is a component of the kit product manufactured and sold by our company, We received a report from Nipro Co., Ltd., the manufacturer and distributor, that the needle tube was clogged and could not be used, and as a result of an investigation, we found that It was discovered that the needle tube of this product with a certain serial number was clogged with adhesive, and a voluntary recall of the product was announced. I have been contacted. In response to this notification, we cannot deny the possibility that similar defects may occur in kit products manufactured and sold by our company. Therefore, we have decided to carry out a voluntary recall.

Japan / PMDA Recalls · JPN · Dec 23, 2024

Key facts

Title Regarding the "Nipro disposable intraocular injection needle" (medical device), which is a component of the kit product manufactured and sold by our company, We received a report from Nipro Co., Ltd., the manufacturer and distributor, that the needle tube was clogged and could not be used, and as a result of an investigation, we found that It was discovered that the needle tube of this product with a certain serial number was clogged with adhesive, and a voluntary recall of the product was announced. I have been contacted. In response to this notification, we cannot deny the possibility that similar defects may occur in kit products manufactured and sold by our company. Therefore, we have decided to carry out a voluntary recall.
Regulator Japan / PMDA Recalls
Country JPN
Brand Common Name: Single Use Class III Treatment Kit Sales name: Medline Surgical Custom Kit for Ophthalmology
Manufacturer Medline Japan LLC
Models M31OPH003D, M12OPH008E, KT2419960, KT2420432, M12OPH005D, KT2419411, KT2419462, KT2419239, M01OPH010D, KT2419603, KT2419336, M12OPH006E and 1 more
Date Dec 23, 2024
Regulator page info.pmda.go.jp

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