Health product recall

XEN-45 Glaucoma Treatment System (2019-10-23)

Starting date:
October 23, 2019
Posting date:
November 8, 2019
Type of communication:
Medical Device Recall
Subcategory:
Medical Device
Hazard classification:
Type II
Source of recall:
Health Canada
Issue:
Medical Devices
Audience:
General Public, Healthcare Professionals, Hospitals
Identification number:
RA-71549

Last updated: 2019-11-08

Affected Products

XEN-45 Glaucoma Treatment System

Reason

During an inspection process, a small number of units in an unreleased XEN 45 lot were observed to have trace amounts of polishing compounds that are used in the needle sleeve manufacturing process.

Affected products

XEN-45 Glaucoma Treatment System

Lot or serial number

More than 10 numbers, contact manufacturer.

Model or catalog number

5507-01-01

Companies
Manufacturer
Allergan, Inc.
2525 DUPONT DRIVE
Irvine
92612
California
UNITED STATES