Bausch + Lomb BL5525WRecalls & reported problems

Summary

The FDA's MAUDE database contains 3 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 00757770058181), received between May 15, 2018 and Aug 7, 2018 — classified as 3 malfunctions.

The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Failure to Cut” (3 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. How this data works · Data updated Oct 13, 2026.

Most reported problems

Recent adverse event reports

The 3 most recent of 3 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.

• MalfunctionAug 7, 2018Failure to Cut; Failure to Cut

  DURING A CATARACT PROCEDURE THE CUTTER HAD DIFFICULTY CUTTING. NO MEDICAL INTERVENTION OR TREATMENT WAS REQUIRED.

  Patient problems: No Consequences Or Impact To Patient

  MAUDE report 7757058 ↗
• MalfunctionAug 1, 2018Failure to Cut; Failure to Cut

  DURING A CATARACT SURGERY THE VITRECTOMY CUTTER STOPPED CUTTING YET CONTINUED ASPIRATING. THERE WAS NO PATIENT IMPACT.

  Patient problems: No Consequences Or Impact To Patient

  MAUDE report 7739425 ↗
• MalfunctionMay 15, 2018Failure to Cut; Failure to Cut

  THE VITRECTOMY CUTTER DOES NOT CUT YET CONTINUES TO ASPIRATE. THERE WAS NO PATIENT IMPACT.

  Patient problems: No Consequences Or Impact To Patient

  MAUDE report 7516163 ↗