FDA-Device2020-10-21Class II

Alcon Custom-Pak Surgical Procedure Packs containing Cardinal Health" PROTEXIS" Latex Micro Surgical Gloves - Product Usage: used by ophthalmic surgeons in a variety of ophthalmic surgeries.

Alcon Research, LLC
Hazard

The third-party brand latex micro surgical gloves packaged within specific custom packs may have a degradation defect that could lead to holes and donning tears at the folding area around the cuffs. This could increase the potential risk of infection or cross-patient (clinician) exposure to body fluids.

Sold states
U.S. Nationwide distribution including in the states of AK, AR, AZ, CA, CO, FL, GA, HI, IA, ID, IL, IN, KS, LA, MA, MD, MN, MO, NE, NJ, NV, NY, OK, PA, TN, TX, UT, WA, WV.
Affected count
16,971 Paks
Manufactured in
9965 Buffalo Speedway, N/A, Houston, TX, United States
Products
Alcon Custom-Pak Surgical Procedure Packs containing Cardinal Health" PROTEXIS" Latex Micro Surgical Gloves - Product Usage: used by ophthalmic surgeons in a variety of ophthalmic surgeries.

Official notice

https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/ires/index.cfm?Product=Z-0095-2021

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