Medical Device Recall: Z-2646-2024

FDA Recalls dataset · Firm: Alcon Research LLC Aspex Facility · Status: Open, Classified

Recall Action Class: N/A Date Initiated: 2024-07-15 Recall record compiled from public FDA source records.

Recall Parameters & Description

Normalized public record details for FDA recall code Z-2646-2024.

Recall Res Number
Z-2646-2024
Recalling Firm / Manufacturer
FEI Number
1610287
Recall Status
Open, Classified
Recall Classification
N/A
Date Initiated
2024-07-15
Date Posted
2024-08-16
Date Terminated
N/A
Product Code
HQC
Event Number
94989
Product Quantity
3,721 units
Product Description Product Name: 25GA VALVED ENTRY SYSTEM,3CT Model/Catalog Number: 8065751658 Software Version: N/A Product Description: Valved Trocar Entry System Component: N/A

Reason for Recall Alcon has detected an increase in complaint reports related to sharpness for specific ClearCut Dual Bevel Sideport and A-OK Comeal/Scleral V-Lance Ophthalmic knives.

Action Details On July 15, 2024, URGENT: MEDICAL DEVICE FIELD CORRECTION letters were sent to customers. Actions to be taken by the Customer / User: Our records indicate that you have received affected sterile standalone knives/trocar entry systems, Vitrectomy/Combined Procedure Pak, or an Alcon Custom Pak with an affected knives/trocar entry system lot number. 1. If you received sterile standalone knives or trocar entry system, we are asking that you dispose of the affected ophthalmic knife/trocar entry system and use a replacement. Alcon is sending sufficient replacement quantities to cover your estimated remaining impacted inventory. 2. If you received a Vitrectomy/Combined Procedure Pak with affected trocar entry system lot numbers, we are asking that, upon opening your Vitrectomy/Combined Procedure Pak for surgical use, you remove and dispose of the affected trocar entry system and use a replacement trocar entry system. Alcon is sending sufficient replacement quantities to cover your estimated remaining impacted inventory. 3. If you received an Alcon Custom Pak with affected knife or trocar entry system lot numbers, we are asking that, upon opening your Custom Pak for surgical use, you remove and dispose of the affected knife or trocar entry system contained within your specific lot(s) of Alcon Custom Pak and use a replacement knife or trocar entry system. If you have a Custom Pak lot listed in Appendix 1, then one or two of the knives/trocar entry systems in your Custom Pak may be affected by the field correction. Please refer to the impacted lot list in Appendix 1 to ensure that the appropriate knife/trocar entry system is removed. Alcon is sending replacement quantities of knives and/or trocar entry system to cover your estimated remaining impacted inventory, and any future shipments of impacted Custom Pak lots. NOTE: Alcon surgical products are sterile and should not be opened before surgery. The remaining components of the Alcon Custom Pak are unaffected by thi

Distribution Pattern Domestic: Nationwide Distribution Countries Affected: Argentina, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, Chile, China, Colombia, Croatia, Czech Republic, Denmark, Ecuador, Emirates, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hong Kong, Hungary, India, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Korea, Kosovo, Luxemburg, Malaysia, Mexico, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Panama, Peru, Philippines, Poland, Portugal, Puerto Rico, Romania, Russia, Singapore, South Africa, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan, Thailand, Turkey, UK, Ukraine, Uruguay, USA

Code Information / Serial Numbers Model/Catalog Number: 8065751658; UDI-DI: 00380657516582; Lot Numbers: 16C4MR, 16K84T, 16FXTD.

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