CLASS II Device recall · Reported 17 Dec 2014 · FDA Enforcement Report
Abbott Healon EndoCoat Ophthalmic Viscosurgical Device recalled
Abbott Medical Optics Inc (AMO) is recalling Abbott Healon EndoCoat Ophthalmic Viscosurgical Device 3% sodium hyaluronate 30 mg/mL, distributed nationwide in the US. The recall was initiated on 6 Nov 2014 and the FDA has classified it as Class II.
Check your package
Stop using the device if the notice says to, and contact the manufacturer or your healthcare provider for the correction or replacement.
Recall details
- Recall number
- Z-0530-2015
- FDA event ID
- 69704
- Recalling firm
- Abbott Medical Optics Inc (AMO), Santa Ana, CA
- Classification
- Class II
- Status
- Terminated
- Recall initiated
- 6 Nov 2014
- FDA classified
- 8 Dec 2014
- Reported
- 17 Dec 2014
- Type
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Customers notified by
- Letter
- Reason category
- Packaging Defects
- Device type
- Heart & Vascular Devices
Timeline
| 6 Nov 2014 | Recall initiated by company | |
| 8 Dec 2014 | Classified by FDA | +32 days |
| 17 Dec 2014 | Published in enforcement report | +9 days |
Companies usually start a recall weeks before the FDA classifies and publishes it; the gap above is that lag.
Reason for recall
AMO has received complaints where the finger grip dislodged while depressing the syringe plunger. The finger grip dislodgement could result in the surgeon's hand unintentionally moving the cannula further than intended, resulting in potential trauma to the eye.
Packaging recalls include wrong labels, wrong products in the wrong bottle, missing leaflets, short-filled or empty capsules and seals that fail.
Product as listed by the FDA
Abbott Healon EndoCoat Ophthalmic Viscosurgical Device 3% sodium hyaluronate 0.85 mL 30 mg/mL Sterile A Solution Sterile EO Packaging and Cannula Product of USA Abbott Healon Duet Dual Pack 0.55 ml OVD 0.85 ml Healon EndoCoat OVD Contents: -one sterile syringe of Healon Ophthalmic Viscosurgical Device (OVD) 0.55 ml (10 mg/ml Sodium Hyaluronate) -one sterile syringe of Healon EndoCoat Ophthalmic Viscosurgical Device (OVD) 0.85 ml (30 mg/ml Sodium Hyaluronate) Part Number: US: VT585U and 57502000 (packaged in Healon Duet 10290080) OUS: VT585 and 57550500 (packaged in Healon duet 10220010, 10220011 and 10220012)
Where it was distributed
Worldwide Distribution - USA (Nationwide and Puerto Rico) and internationally to the following countries; Italy, Austria, Saudi Arabia, Turkey, Hong Kong, Canada, Germany, Australia, Columbia, Venezuela, Netherlands, Portugal, New Zealand, Denmark, Argentina, France, Belgium, Costa Rica, Singapore, Ukraine, Guadeloupe, Kuwait, Chile, Peru, Mexico, Czech Republic, Serbia, Hungary, Slovenia, Guatemala, Finland, Honduras, Malaysia, United Kingdom, Spain, Switzerland, Israel, and Croatia.
Questions about this recall
Why was it recalled?
AMO has received complaints where the finger grip dislodged while depressing the syringe plunger. The finger grip dislodgement could result in the surgeon's hand unintentionally moving the cannula further than intended, resulting in potential trauma to the eye.
Which lots are affected?
Part Number: US: VT585U and 57502000 (packaged in Healon Duet 10290080) OUS: VT585 57550500 (packaged in Healon Duet 10220010, 10220011, and 10220012) Healon EndoCoat Device identification: For Healon EndoCoat, each lot is assigned a unique lot number for traceability. The lot number is a 6-digit numerical code that is equal to the manufacturing order number assigned. The numbers 1-6 are sequentially increased representing the manufacturing order number. Example: Lot 024992. For Healon EndoCoat packaged in Healon Duet, each Healon Duet final product is identified witha unique batch number. The batch number consists of two alphabetic characters followed by five numeric characters. The first alphabetic character of each batch number designates the manufacturing site. The second alphabetic character of each batch number shall be sequential numbers starting with 30001. Example: Lot UP30729 (This lot number would represent the 729th unit manufactured by AMO in 2014).
Where was it sold?
Worldwide Distribution - USA (Nationwide and Puerto Rico) and internationally to the following countries; Italy, Austria, Saudi Arabia, Turkey, Hong Kong, Canada, Germany, Australia, Columbia, Venezuela, Netherlands, Portugal, New Zealand, Denmark, Argentina, France, Belgium, Costa Rica, Singapore, Ukraine, Guadeloupe, Kuwait, Chile, Peru, Mexico, Czech Republic, Serbia, Hungary, Slovenia, Guatemala, Finland, Honduras, Malaysia, United Kingdom, Spain, Switzerland, Israel, and Croatia.
What should I do if I have it?
Stop using the device if the notice says to, and contact the manufacturer or your healthcare provider for the correction or replacement.
What does Class II mean?
Class II means the product may cause temporary or medically reversible health problems, or the probability of serious harm is remote.
Read the official FDA notice · Source record retrieved 26 Sep 2026. The FDA describes openFDA data as unvalidated; the official notice takes precedence. This page reports the record and gives no medical advice.
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