Ultracell BS40400-8Recalls & reported problems
Beaver-Visitec International, Inc. · PVA Eye Spears · Class 2
- Adverse event reports
- 2
- Deaths reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 0
- Recalls naming it
- 0
Summary
The FDA's MAUDE database contains 2 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 30886158014714), received between Sep 20, 2022 and Sep 20, 2022 — classified as 2 malfunctions.
The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Material Fragmentation” (2 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
Device problems
- Material Fragmentation2
Patient problems
- Foreign Body Sensation in Eye2
Recent adverse event reports
The 2 most recent of 2 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.
MalfunctionSep 20, 2022Material Fragmentation; Material Fragmentation
CUSTOMER ALLEGED THAT FIBERS WERE REMOVED FROM UNDER LASIK FLAP. ( 1 OF 2).
Patient problems: Foreign Body Sensation in Eye
MAUDE report 15452792 ↗MalfunctionSep 20, 2022Material Fragmentation; Material Fragmentation
CUSTOMER ALLEGED THAT FIBERS WERE REMOVED FROM UNDER LASIK FLAP.
Patient problems: Foreign Body Sensation in Eye
MAUDE report 15452791 ↗
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Sources: FDA GUDID, MAUDE and Medical Device Recalls via openFDA. openFDA data is not validated for clinical or regulatory use.