The Recall Desk

Hazard

Blade Sharpness Defect recalls

5 recalls in our database tag this hazard, drawn from FDA, USDA FSIS, CPSC, and NHTSA source notices.

What the numbers show

Total
5
Critical
0
Severe
0
Most recent
2024-08-28

Of the 5 blade sharpness defect recalls we have scored against our rubric, 0 (0%) are Critical — deaths or serious injuries reported, or the agency’s own highest classification — and 0 (0%) are Severe.

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1–5 of 5

  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-2664-2024·2024-08-28

    Ophthalmic knife sharpness defect recalled for increased complaints

    Alcon recalls 3,419 ophthalmic knives due to increased complaints about blade sharpness. The Class II recall affects the ClearCut SB INTREPID 2.2 ANG and related models distributed nationwide and internationally.

    Product
    Product Desc: Product Name: CLEARCUT SB INTREPID 2.2 ANG Model/Catalog Number: 8065992561 Software Version: N/A Product Description: Ophthalmic knife Component: N/A
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-2676-2024·2024-08-28

    Ophthalmic surgical knives recalled for blade sharpness defect

    Alcon Research LLC is recalling 7,108 ClearCut and A-OK ophthalmic surgical knives due to increased complaint reports about blade sharpness. The affected knives were distributed nationwide and internationally.

    Product
    Product Name: TOTAL PLUS,25+,10K VALVE STD Model/Catalog Number: 8065752437 Software Version: N/A Component: N/A
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-2654-2024·2024-08-28

    ClearCut Ophthalmic Knives Recalled for Sharpness Defect

    Alcon is recalling 18,726 ClearCut ophthalmic knives worldwide due to reports of inadequate sharpness. The defect could compromise surgical precision during eye surgery.

    Product
    Product Desc: Product Name: CLEARCUT SAFETY SLIT SB,2.75MMANG Model/Catalog Number: 8065772745 Software Version: N/A Product Description: Ophthalmic knife Component: N/A
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-2668-2024·2024-08-28

    Ophthalmic Knives Recalled for Sharpness Defects

    Alcon recalls A-OK ophthalmic knives for sharpness defects. Approximately 30,268 units distributed nationwide and internationally are affected.

    Product
    Product Desc: Product Name: A-OK SATINSLIT FULL HANDLE2.75MM ANG SG Model/Catalog Number: 8065992761 Software Version: N/A Product Description: Ophthalmic knife Component: N/A
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-2656-2024·2024-08-28

    Ophthalmic Surgical Knives Recalled Due to Sharpness Issues

    Alcon Research LLC is recalling certain ophthalmic knives (20 Gauge V-Lance model) due to complaints about sharpness. The affected units may not function properly during eye surgery.

    Product
    Product Desc: Product Name: 20 Gauge V-Lance Knife Model/Catalog Number: 8065912001 Software Version: N/A Product Description: Ophthalmic knife Component: N/A
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide