Bausch + Lomb BL5223WRecalls & reported problems

Summary

The FDA's MAUDE database contains 20 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 00757770058082), received between Oct 3, 2017 and Apr 5, 2019 — classified as 20 malfunctions.

The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Failure to Cut” (20 reports).

Reports come from manufacturers, hospitals and patients and are not verified by the FDA. A report does not prove the device caused the event, and counts can't be used to compare devices or estimate failure rates. What reports can and can't tell you · How this data works · Data updated Oct 18, 2026.

Most reported problems

Recent adverse event reports

The 20 most recent of 20 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.

• MalfunctionApr 5, 2019Failure to Cut; Failure to Cut

  DURING A CATARACT SURGERY THE CUTTER DID NOT CUT HOWEVER IT CONTINUED TO ASPIRATE. THERE WAS NO PATIENT IMPACT.

  Patient problems: No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient

  MAUDE report 8487548 ↗
• MalfunctionFeb 8, 2019Failure to Cut; Failure to Cut

  THE USER FACILITY IN (B)(6) REPORTED THE VITRECTOMY CUTTER COULD NOT CUT DURING SURGERY. ASPIRATION CONTINUED WHEN THE CUTTER STOPPED. THERE WAS NO IMPACT TO THE PATIENT.

  Patient problems: No Consequences Or Impact To Patient; No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient

  MAUDE report 8321954 ↗
• MalfunctionFeb 8, 2019Failure to Cut; Failure to Cut

  THE USER FACILITY IN (B)(6) REPORTED THE VITRECTOMY CUTTER COULD NOT CUT DURING SURGERY. ASPIRATION CONTINUED WHEN THE CUTTER STOPPED. THERE WAS NO IMPACT TO THE PATIENT.

  Patient problems: No Consequences Or Impact To Patient; No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient

  MAUDE report 8321941 ↗
• MalfunctionFeb 8, 2019Failure to Cut; Failure to Cut

  THE USER FACILITY IN (B)(6) REPORTED THE VITRECTOMY CUTTER COULD NOT CUT DURING SURGERY. ASPIRATION CONTINUED WHEN THE CUTTER STOPPED. THERE WAS NO IMPACT TO THE PATIENT.

  Patient problems: No Consequences Or Impact To Patient; No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient

  MAUDE report 8321923 ↗
• MalfunctionFeb 8, 2019Failure to Cut; Failure to Cut

  THE USER FACILITY IN (B)(6) REPORTED THE VITRECTOMY CUTTER COULD NOT CUT DURING SURGERY. ASPIRATION CONTINUED WHEN THE CUTTER STOPPED. THERE WAS NO IMPACT TO THE PATIENT.

  Patient problems: No Consequences Or Impact To Patient; No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient

  MAUDE report 8321896 ↗
• MalfunctionFeb 8, 2019Failure to Cut; Failure to Cut

  THE USER FACILITY IN (B)(6) REPORTED THE VITRECTOMY CUTTER COULD NOT CUT DURING SURGERY. ASPIRATION CONTINUED WHEN THE CUTTER STOPPED. THERE WAS NO IMPACT TO THE PATIENT.

  Patient problems: No Consequences Or Impact To Patient; No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient

  MAUDE report 8321891 ↗
• MalfunctionFeb 7, 2019Failure to Cut; Failure to Cut

  THE USER FACILITY IN (B)(6) REPORTED THE VITRECTOMY CUTTER COULD NOT CUT DURING SURGERY. ASPIRATION CONTINUED WHEN THE CUTTER STOPPED. THERE WAS NO IMPACT TO THE PATIENT.

  Patient problems: No Consequences Or Impact To Patient; No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient

  MAUDE report 8317484 ↗
• MalfunctionFeb 6, 2019Failure to Cut; Failure to Cut

  THE USER FACILITY IN (B)(6) REPORTED THE VITRECTOMY CUTTER COULD NOT CUT DURING SURGERY. ASPIRATION CONTINUED WHEN THE CUTTER STOPPED. THERE WAS NO IMPACT TO THE PATIENT.

  Patient problems: No Consequences Or Impact To Patient; No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient

  MAUDE report 8312732 ↗
• MalfunctionFeb 6, 2019Failure to Cut; Failure to Cut

  THE USER FACILITY IN (B)(4) REPORTED THE VITRECTOMY CUTTER COULD NOT CUT DURING SURGERY. ASPIRATION CONTINUED WHEN THE CUTTER STOPPED. THERE WAS NO IMPACT TO THE PATIENT.

  Patient problems: No Consequences Or Impact To Patient; No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient

  MAUDE report 8312491 ↗
• MalfunctionFeb 6, 2019Failure to Cut; Failure to Cut

  THE USER FACILITY IN (B)(4) REPORTED THE VITRECTOMY CUTTER COULD NOT CUT DURING SURGERY. ASPIRATION CONTINUED WHEN THE CUTTER STOPPED. THERE WAS NO IMPACT TO THE PATIENT.

  Patient problems: No Consequences Or Impact To Patient; No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient

  MAUDE report 8312469 ↗
• MalfunctionFeb 6, 2019Failure to Cut; Failure to Cut

  THE USER FACILITY IN (B)(6) REPORTED THE VITRECTOMY CUTTER COULD NOT CUT DURING SURGERY. ASPIRATION CONTINUED WHEN THE CUTTER STOPPED. THERE WAS NO IMPACT TO THE PATIENT.

  Patient problems: No Consequences Or Impact To Patient; No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient

  MAUDE report 8312338 ↗
• MalfunctionFeb 6, 2019Failure to Cut; Failure to Cut

  THE USER FACILITY IN (B)(6) REPORTED THE VITRECTOMY CUTTER COULD NOT CUT DURING SURGERY. ASPIRATION CONTINUED WHEN THE CUTTER STOPPED. THERE WAS NO IMPACT TO THE PATIENT.

  Patient problems: No Consequences Or Impact To Patient; No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient

  MAUDE report 8312335 ↗
• MalfunctionFeb 6, 2019Failure to Cut; Failure to Cut

  THE USER FACILITY IN (B)(6) REPORTED THE VITRECTOMY CUTTER COULD NOT CUT DURING SURGERY. ASPIRATION CONTINUED WHEN THE CUTTER STOPPED. THERE WAS NO IMPACT TO THE PATIENT.

  Patient problems: No Consequences Or Impact To Patient; No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient

  MAUDE report 8312299 ↗
• MalfunctionFeb 6, 2019Failure to Cut; Failure to Cut

  THE USER FACILITY IN (B)(6) REPORTED THE VITRECTOMY CUTTER COULD NOT CUT DURING SURGERY. ASPIRATION CONTINUED WHEN THE CUTTER STOPPED. THERE WAS NO IMPACT TO THE PATIENT.

  Patient problems: No Consequences Or Impact To Patient; No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient

  MAUDE report 8312295 ↗
• MalfunctionFeb 6, 2019Failure to Cut; Failure to Cut

  THE USER FACILITY IN (B)(6) REPORTED THE VITRECTOMY CUTTER COULD NOT CUT DURING SURGERY. ASPIRATION CONTINUED WHEN THE CUTTER STOPPED. THERE WAS NO IMPACT TO THE PATIENT.

  Patient problems: No Consequences Or Impact To Patient; No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient

  MAUDE report 8312255 ↗
• MalfunctionFeb 6, 2019Failure to Cut; Failure to Cut

  THE USER FACILITY IN (B)(6) REPORTED THE VITRECTOMY CUTTER COULD NOT CUT DURING SURGERY. ASPIRATION CONTINUED WHEN THE CUTTER STOPPED. THERE WAS NO IMPACT TO THE PATIENT.

  Patient problems: No Consequences Or Impact To Patient; No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient

  MAUDE report 8312251 ↗
• MalfunctionFeb 6, 2019Failure to Cut; Failure to Cut

  THE USER FACILITY IN (B)(6) REPORTED THE VITRECTOMY CUTTER COULD NOT CUT DURING SURGERY. ASPIRATION CONTINUED WHEN THE CUTTER STOPPED. THERE WAS NO IMPACT TO THE PATIENT.

  Patient problems: No Consequences Or Impact To Patient; No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient

  MAUDE report 8312186 ↗
• MalfunctionFeb 6, 2019Failure to Cut; Failure to Cut

  THE USER FACILITY IN (B)(6) REPORTED THE VITRECTOMY CUTTER COULD NOT CUT DURING SURGERY. ASPIRATION CONTINUED WHEN THE CUTTER STOPPED. THERE WAS NO IMPACT TO THE PATIENT.

  Patient problems: No Consequences Or Impact To Patient; No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient

  MAUDE report 8312090 ↗
• MalfunctionJul 24, 2018Failure to Cut; Failure to Cut

  DURING A CATARACT PROCEDURE THE VITRECTOMY CUTTER STOPPED CUTTING. A NEW PACK WAS OPENED TO CONTINUE THE SURGERY. NO PATIENT INJURY OR MEDICAL INTERVENTION WAS REQUIRED.

  Patient problems: No Consequences Or Impact To Patient

  MAUDE report 7713452 ↗
• MalfunctionOct 3, 2017Failure to Cut; Failure to Cut

  THE USER FACILITY IN (B)(4) REPORTED THE VITRECTOMY CUTTER HAD DIFFICULTY CUTTING. THERE WAS NO IMPACT TO THE PATIENT.

  Patient problems: No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient

  MAUDE report 6911599 ↗