Alcon Research LLC
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- 2024-08-28FDA-DeviceClass IIProduct Desc: Product Name: ClearCut Sideport Knife Dual Bevel 1.2mm Angled Model/Catalog Number: 8065982465 Software Version: N/A Product Description: Ophthalmic knife Component: N/A
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.
- 2024-08-28FDA-DeviceClass IIProduct Desc: Product Name: ClearCut Sideport Knife Dual Bevel 1.2mm Angled Model/Catalog Number: 8065921541 Software Version: N/A Product Description: Ophthalmic knife Component: N/A
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.
- 2024-08-28FDA-DeviceClass IIProduct Desc: Product Name: 20 Gauge V-Lance Knife Model/Catalog Number: 8065912001 Software Version: N/A Product Description: Ophthalmic knife Component: N/A
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.
- 2024-08-28FDA-DeviceClass IIProduct Desc: Product Name: A-OK 19G V-LANCE FULL HANDLE1.6MM SATIN Model/Catalog Number: 8065911901 Software Version: N/A Product Description: Ophthalmic knife Component: N/A
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.
- 2024-08-28FDA-DeviceClass IIProduct Desc: Product Name: CLEARCUT SAFETY SLIT SB,2.75MMANG Model/Catalog Number: 8065772745 Software Version: N/A Product Description: Ophthalmic knife Component: N/A
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.
- 2024-08-28FDA-DeviceClass IIProduct Desc: Product Name: CLEARCUT SAFETY INTREPID DB,2.4 Model/Catalog Number: 8065772465 Software Version: N/A Product Description: Ophthalmic knife Component: N/A
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.
- 2024-08-28FDA-DeviceClass IIProduct Desc: Product Name: CLEARCUT SAFETY INTREPID SB,2.4 Model/Catalog Number: 8065772445 Software Version: N/A Product Description: Ophthalmic knife Component: N/A
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.
- 2024-08-28FDA-DeviceClass IIProduct Desc: Product Name: CLEARCUT SAFETY INTREPID DB,2.2 Model/Catalog Number: 8065772265 Software Version: N/A Product Description: Ophthalmic knife Component: N/A
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.
- 2024-08-28FDA-DeviceClass IIProduct Desc: Product Name: CLEARCUT SAFETY INTREPID SB,2.2 Model/Catalog Number: 8065772245 Software Version: N/A Product Description: Ophthalmic knife Component: N/A
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.
- 2024-08-28FDA-DeviceClass IIProduct Desc: Product Name: ClearCut S Safety Sideport Knife 1.2mm Dual Bevel Model/Catalog Number: 8065771541 Software Version: N/A Product Description: Ophthalmic knife Component: N/A
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.
- 2024-08-28FDA-DeviceClass IIProduct Name: Alcon Custom Pak Model/Catalog Number: Many Software Version: N/A Product Description: Alcon Custom Paks are customer-designed sterile surgical procedure packs / convenience kits intended for use by trained ophthalmic surgeons in a variety of ophthalmic surgeries. Custom Pak is a collection of various ophthalmic surgical instruments and the necessary materials necessary to perform an ophthalmic surgical procedure. Component: N/A
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.
- 2024-08-28FDA-DeviceClass IIProduct Name: 25+ TTL PLUS VPAK 20000CPM BWV Model/Catalog Number: 8065830077 Software Version: N/A Product Description: Standardized assemblage of components, which includes the valved trocar entry system, that interface with the CONSTELLATION Vision System. Component: N/A
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.
- 2024-08-28FDA-DeviceClass IIProduct Name: 25GA VALVED ENTRY SYSTEM,3CT Model/Catalog Number: 8065751658 Software Version: N/A Product Description: Valved Trocar Entry System Component: N/A
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.
- 2024-08-28FDA-DeviceClass IIProduct Name: ClearCut S Safety Sideport Knife 1.0mm Dual Bevel Model/Catalog Number: 8065771540 Software Version: N/A Product Description: Ophthalmic knife Component: N/A
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.
- 2024-07-24FDA-DeviceClass IISurgical Image Guidance Functionality, software used with NGENUITY 3D Visualization System, Part Number: 8065000399
After surgery initiation, while using surgical image guidance, if significant eye rotation/movement occurs, a software anomaly may cause re-establishment of incorrect new registration angle, range indicator will display incorrectly, which could result in incorrect placement of toric IOL axis, which could cause astigmatic error under/over correction resulting in decreased uncorrected visual acuity.
- 2024-06-05FDA-DeviceClass IIClearCut S Safety Sideport Knife 1.2mm Dual Bevel Model/Catalog Number: 8065771541 Software Version: N/A Product Description: Ophthalmic Knife Component: N/A
Alcon has detected an increase in complaint reports related to sharpness for specific ClearCut Dual Bevel Sideport and A-OK Corneal/Scleral V-Lance Ophthalmic knives.
- 2024-06-05FDA-DeviceClass IIClearCut S Safety Sideport Knife 1.0mm Dual Bevel Model/Catalog Number: 8065771540 Software Version: N/A Product Description: Ophthalmic Knife Component: N/A
Alcon has detected an increase in complaint reports related to sharpness for specific ClearCut Dual Bevel Sideport and A-OK Corneal/Scleral V-Lance Ophthalmic knives.
- 2024-06-05FDA-DeviceClass IIClearCut Sideport Knife Dual Bevel 1.2mm Angled Model/Catalog Number: 8065921541 Software Version: N/A Product Description: Ophthalmic Knife Component: N/A
Alcon has detected an increase in complaint reports related to sharpness for specific ClearCut Dual Bevel Sideport and A-OK Corneal/Scleral V-Lance Ophthalmic knives.
- 2024-06-05FDA-DeviceClass II20 Gauge V-Lance Knife Model/Catalog Number: 8065912001 Software Version: N/A Product Description: Ophthalmic knife Component: N/A
Alcon has detected an increase in complaint reports related to sharpness for specific ClearCut Dual Bevel Sideport and A-OK Corneal/Scleral V-Lance Ophthalmic knives.
- 2024-05-01FDA-DeviceClass IIVarious Alcon Custom Paks Surgical Procedure Pack containing Oasis 27Ga Chang Hydrodissection Cannulas. These Custom Paks are surgical procedure packs used by ophthalmic surgeons in a variety of ophthalmic surgeries. The Custom Pak is a collection of various ophthalmic surgical instruments and necessary materials. Below are the various Alcon Customer Paks and Pak REF Numbers: 0515-66 ELMENDORF AFB CATARACT 3RD MED CTR 0752-74 CATARACT V A MED CTR 1119-82 DR DAVID B LEACH PALOUSE SURGERY CENT
Due to complaints of particulates, residue, occlusions, and bent tips for sterile cannulas.
- 2024-04-03FDA-DeviceClass IISYRINGE,BULB,2OZ/60CC,GREEN, Part: 300055070, packaged inside Alcon Custom-Pak Surgical Procedure Packs, Products: 18018-06, 3865-44, 5675-76, 13554-11, 18018-06, 15190-16 , 15190-16, 15190-16, 15190-16, 15190-16, 13554-11, 5918-39, 15190-16, 15190-16, 9208-66, 9208-66, 5675-76, 5918-39, 9208-66, 15190-16, 9065-25, 5918-39, 16066-15, 16066-15
Medline Bulb irrigation syringes recalled due to potential for packaging sterile barrier to be breached, and these syringes were packed inside surgical procedure packs that were subsequently terminally sterilized, so after the packs are opened, syringes should be discarded at surgical case end, and not reshelved, because the use of non-sterile bulb irrigation syringes may increase infection risk.
- 2023-11-15FDA-DeviceClass IIAlcon Custom-Pak, Surgical Procedure Pack REF 14057-09, 45K W/DUOVISC CATARACT, N VIRGINIA EYE SURG CTR
Custom surgical procedure packs contain latex gloves but are labeled as "latex free".
- 2023-10-18FDA-DeviceClass IIConstellation Vision System, REF: 8065751150
Ophthalmic microsurgical vision systems have a new Printed Circuit Board (PCB) design that could lead to higher voltage to a PCB component, that could cause component failure and loss of pressure control for the use of cutters, scissors, and forceps, which could lead to an increased risk of microbial infection, tissue damage and progressive visual impairment.
- 2023-04-05FDA-DeviceClass IIAlcon Custom Pak Surgical Procedure Pack: Pak Number & Pak Description: 17533-04 DR GROSS LPS LLC 18704-03 CATARACT SURGI CARE 18382-03 DR GEORGE ZAMBELLI BEAVER VALLEY ASC 8685-21 CATARACT PACK EYE SURGICAL CNTR OF AR 19451-02 DR ROESKE PACK INLAND VALLEY SURGERY CTR 19136-03 OCCULOPLASTIC WILMINGTON EYE 18401-03 MCGRAW SIGHTPATH MEDICAL 16032-05 MIDDLE TENNESSEE PACK SIGHTPATH MEDICAL 17570-05 CATARACT CENTURION FORT MADISON COMM HOS 19002-02 CATARACT BAPTIST HEALTH SURGERY CENTER
Sterility; Steril surgical procedure packs contain incomplete seals.
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