Johnson & Johnson HEALON EndoCoat PRO and HEALON DUET PRO II recalled for updated surgical instructions to prevent eye trauma
Johnson & Johnson is sending updated surgical instructions for HEALON EndoCoat PRO and HEALON DUET PRO II viscoelastic products used in cataract surgery. The new instructions emphasize that if resistance is felt when inserting the cannula, surgeons should stop, withdraw the cannula, and reassess insertion conditions rather than forcing it—to avoid potential injury to the cornea, iris, or Descemet's membrane (a delicate eye structure).
From the FDA notice · Read the official notice ↗
What to do
- Review the updated surgical instructions before using these products in cataract procedures.
- If you experience resistance during cannula insertion, withdraw and reassess insertion angle and incision size rather than forcing insertion.
- Contact Johnson & Johnson Surgical Vision if you have questions about the updated guidance.
Is yours affected?
Compare your label or packaging with the recalled product.
- Product
- HEALON EndoCoat PRO, REF: 10300012 (US/CAN) HEALON DUET PRO II, REF: 10300016 (US/CAN) HEALON EndoCoat PRO, REF: 10301012 (EU); HEALON DUET PRO II, REF: 10301016 (EU)
- Sold in
- Nationwide
- Made for
- Adults
Details
- Units affected
- 111,478
- Illnesses reported
- None reported
- Manufactured in
- 31 Technology Dr Ste 200, N/A, Irvine, CA, United States
- Classification
- Class II
- Recall number
- Z-3064-2026
In the FDA's words
- Description
- HEALON EndoCoat PRO, REF: 10300012 (US/CAN) HEALON DUET PRO II, REF: 10300016 (US/CAN) HEALON EndoCoat PRO, REF: 10301012 (EU); HEALON DUET PRO II, REF: 10301016 (EU) Surgical instructions sent for viscoelastic products used during ophthalmic viscosurgical cataract procedures including in part: If resistance is encountered during insertion, withdraw cannula and reassess the insertion conditions (i.e. insertion angle, incision size, etc.) before proceeding because forcing the cannula may cause corneal abrasion, iris trauma or descemet's membrane detachment. REF/UDI-DI/Lot: 10300012/5050474755093/UA32232, UA32250, UA32268, UA32290, UA32292, UA32303, UA32371, UP31203, UP31205; 10300016/5050474755116/UA32447, UA32448, UA32449, UB33008, UB33026, UB33082, UB33083, UB33175; 10301012/5050474755109/UB33014, UB33041, UB33057, UB33060, UB33100, UB33190; 10301016/5050474755123/UB33084, UB33194 Distribution: Worldwide - US Nationwide distribution including in the states of PA, AL, AZ, AR, CA, FL, IL, IN, IA, KY, LA, ME, MI, MN, MS, NJ, NY, NC, OH, OR, TN, TX, WA, WV, HI, CO, MD, VA, WI, ID, NH, SD, OK, MA, NM, DE, GA, SC, CT, NV, MO, RI, KS, ND and the countries of CA, BE, CH, DE, DK, ES, FR GB, HU, IS, IT, NL, NO, PT, SE. Affected quantity: 111,478
- Hazard
- Surgical instructions sent for viscoelastic products used during ophthalmic viscosurgical cataract procedures including in part: If resistance is encountered during insertion, withdraw cannula and reassess the insertion conditions (i.e. insertion angle, incision size, etc.) before proceeding because forcing the cannula may cause corneal abrasion, iris trauma or descemet's membrane detachment.