CLASS II Device recall · Reported 5 Feb 2020 · FDA Enforcement Report
Healon GV PRO recalled by Johnson & Johnson Surgical
Johnson & Johnson Surgical Vision is recalling Healon GV PRO, distributed in 46 states. The recall was initiated on 3 Dec 2019 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-0867-2020
- FDA event ID
- 84411
- Recalling firm
- Johnson & Johnson Surgical Vision, Santa Ana, CA
- Classification
- Class II
- Status
- Terminated
- Recall initiated
- 3 Dec 2019
- FDA classified
- 27 Jan 2020
- Reported
- 5 Feb 2020
- Type
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Customers notified by
- Letter
- Reason category
- Other Reasons
- Device type
- Other Medical Devices
Timeline
| 3 Dec 2019 | Recall initiated by company | |
| 27 Jan 2020 | Classified by FDA | +55 days |
| 5 Feb 2020 | 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
Ophthalmic viscosurgical device may be difficult to remove from the eye, leading to increased postoperative intraocular pressure requiring additional intervention. Also, reports of clogging of phacoemulsion equipment tubing, which may lead to delay in the procedure or ocular injury.
Product as listed by the FDA
Healon GV PRO 0.85 mL, Model (U.S.): 10-2400-14, Model (O.U.S.): 10-2705-14, 10-2715-14, 10-2725-14, and 10-2755-14
Where it was distributed
U.S.: CA, PA, NJ, GA, IL, MO, CO, TX, FL, AK, NY, HI, UT, LA, OH, IN, MA, NC, AZ, MI, NH, AL, TN, WA, MD, OR, VA, MS, MN, KY, AR, NV, WI, WV, SC, DE, ME, CT, ID, NM, VT, IA, OK, MT, NE, DC. OUS: DE, GB, DK, IT, NL, TR, AT, CH, FR, GR, ES, PT, FO, BE, GP, ZA, IE, HR, HU, IS, NO, SE, FI
AlaskaAlabamaArkansasArizonaCaliforniaColoradoConnecticutDistrict of ColumbiaDelawareFloridaGeorgiaHawaiiIowaIdahoIllinoisIndianaKentuckyLouisianaMassachusettsMaryland
Questions about this recall
Why was it recalled?
Ophthalmic viscosurgical device may be difficult to remove from the eye, leading to increased postoperative intraocular pressure requiring additional intervention. Also, reports of clogging of phacoemulsion equipment tubing, which may lead to delay in the procedure or ocular injury.
Which lots are affected?
Model: 10-2400-14, Lots: UE31164, UE31214, UE31440, UE31478, UE31521, UE31560. Model: 10-2705-14, Lots: UE31098, UE31204, UE31283, UE31306, UE31364, UE31409, UE31467, UE31476, UE31507, UE31519, UE31588, UE31408, UE31439, UE31559, UE31587.
Where was it sold?
U.S.: CA, PA, NJ, GA, IL, MO, CO, TX, FL, AK, NY, HI, UT, LA, OH, IN, MA, NC, AZ, MI, NH, AL, TN, WA, MD, OR, VA, MS, MN, KY, AR, NV, WI, WV, SC, DE, ME, CT, ID, NM, VT, IA, OK, MT, NE, DC. OUS: DE, GB, DK, IT, NL, TR, AT, CH, FR, GR, ES, PT, FO, BE, GP, ZA, IE, HR, HU, IS, NO, SE, FI
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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