Reported Dec 11, 2019 · Ongoing

XEN Gel Stent, REF 5513-001(US Model), Sterile, RX Only, (01)10888628032439 ; Other Model Numbers: 5507-001(Global…

Allergan PLC

Moderate riskThis product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.

What you should do

Stop using the affected lot and contact the recalling firm for the return or refund process. Check the FDA enforcement report for lot-level detail.

Firm contact: Allergan PLC · 2525 Dupont Dr · Irvine, CA · 92612-1531

Is this the product you have?

  • XEN Gel Stent, REF 5513-001(US Model), Sterile, RX Only, (01)10888628032439
  • Other Model Numbers5507-001(Global Model) and 5517-001(Australia model) Implant for glaucoma treatment
Lot codes and dates
  • All Lots within ExpiryUS
  • Lot codes
    • 61650
    • 61657
    • 61779
    • 61780
    • 61825
    • 61883
    • 61884
    • 61906
    • 61911
    • 62578
    • 62608
    • 62703
    • 62812
    • 62874
  • and 62941 OUS Lot codes
    • 61566
    • 61580
    • 61626
    • 61642
    • 61685
    • 61846
    • 61847
    • 61955
    • 61966
    • 62008
    • 62301
    • 62053
    • 62066
    • 62108
    • 62130
    • 62263
    • 62297
    • 62318
    • 62380
    • 62538
    • 62636
    • 62678
    • 62683
    • 62719
    • 62745
    • 62749
    • 62769 and 62890
Amount recalled
145,711 Glaucoma Treatment Systems

Where it was sold

Why it was recalled

Residual polishing compounds, that are used in the needle sleeve manufacturing process, may be present on the injector needle. The residual polishing compounds could transfer to the patient's eye during procedure possibly resulting in irritation, inflammation, local allergic reaction/ hypersensitivity, iritis, uveitis/sterile endophthalmitis or an intraocular foreign body.

This product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.

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Where this came from

Source: U.S. Food & Drug Administration (openFDA)

Read the FDA (openFDA device enforcement) notice

Data as of Sep 19, 6:16 PM UTC

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