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Device product

VisiPlugST for the Lacrimal Efficiency Test. It is also sold in the EU as CollaSyn Plugs. Model number 1813, 1814, 1815, 1903, 1904, and 1905. This device is cylindrical in shape, approximately 1.75-2.00mm in length, and available in three sizes: 0.3mm, 0.4mm and 0.5mm. Plugs are place in the upper and/or lower horizontal canaliculus. Two plugs are placed into a foam carrier and nitrogen sealed inside a foil pouch. The foil pouch is sent to sterilizer for gamma sterilization. Two sterile pouches are packaged in a box with an IFU.

Z-1081-2015

November 26, 2014

Class III

Product summary

Firm
Lacrimedics Inc
Event
Event 70036
Status
Terminated
Classification
Class III
Quantity
781 units
Official record key
device-enforcement:Z-1081-2015

Official wording

Reason: Moisture level may cause the VisiPlugST (or CollaSyn Plugs) to break apart, or crumble upon contact. The firm's data also suggests that a 4 year shelf life may not be sustained.

Code information: LOT numbers: 072314-2328; 072314-2329; 072314-2330; 081314-2365; 081314-2366; 081314-2367; 091814-2345; 091814-2350; 100614-2344; EXPIRATION DATES: 2018-05-15; 2018-07-23; 2018-08-13; 2018-08-14; 2018-09-14; 2018-09-14; 2018-09-25; 2018-10-06;

Distribution pattern: Worldwide Distribution-US (nationwide) including the states of AR, CA, FL, ID, IL, KS, MA, MI, NC, NJ, NY, OR, PA, and TX and to the countries of Australia, Brazil, Czech Republic, France, Ireland, Mexico, Peru, Switzerland, and United Kingdom.

Derived failure modes

  • Unknown

    reason.no_named_rule · v1.0.0

    Moisture level may cause the VisiPlugST (or CollaSyn Plugs) to break apart, or crumble upon contact. The firm's data also suggests that a 4 year shelf life may not be sustained.