The Recall Desk

Hazard

Sharpness Defect recalls

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

What the numbers show

Total
14
Critical
0
Severe
0
Most recent
2024-08-28

Of the 14 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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1–14 of 14

  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-2652-2024·2024-08-28

    Alcon Ophthalmic Surgical Knives Recalled for Inadequate Sharpness Defect

    Alcon is recalling specific ophthalmic knives due to reports of inadequate sharpness. The affected instruments may not function as intended during surgical procedures.

    Product
    Product Desc: Product Name: CLEARCUT SAFETY INTREPID SB,2.4 Model/Catalog Number: 8065772445 Software Version: N/A Product Description: Ophthalmic knife Component: N/A
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-2655-2024·2024-08-28

    Alcon A-OK Ophthalmic Knife Recalled for Sharpness Defect

    Alcon is recalling A-OK ophthalmic knives due to an increase in reports of sharpness defects. The affected knives are used in eye surgery and may not perform as intended.

    Product
    Product 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
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-2678-2024·2024-08-28

    Alcon ophthalmic surgical knives recalled for sharpness defects

    Alcon is recalling ClearCut and A-OK ophthalmic surgical knives due to sharpness complaints. The defect affects 1,057 units distributed nationwide and internationally.

    Product
    Product Name: 25+ CMB PAK 10K CPM,V,STD 0.9 Model/Catalog Number: 8065752450 Software Version: N/A Component: N/A
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-2669-2024·2024-08-28

    Alcon Ophthalmic Surgical Knives Recalled Over Reported Sharpness Issues

    Alcon is recalling 11,676 ophthalmic surgical knives due to increased reports of sharpness defects. Affected units were distributed nationwide and internationally.

    Product
    Product Desc: Product Name: CLEARCUT SATINSLIT FULL HANDLE3.0MM ANG Model/Catalog Number: 8065993045 Software Version: N/A Product Description: Ophthalmic knife Component: N/A
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-2667-2024·2024-08-28

    Alcon recalls ophthalmic knives due to sharpness defects

    Alcon is recalling ClearCut Dual Bevel Sideport and A-OK Corneal/Scleral V-Lance ophthalmic knives due to increased complaint reports related to blade sharpness. Healthcare providers should not use affected units pending further evaluation.

    Product
    Product Desc: Product Name: CLEARCUT SLIT FULL HANDLE2.75MM ANG DUA Model/Catalog Number: 8065992747 Software Version: N/A Product Description: Ophthalmic knife Component: N/A
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-2665-2024·2024-08-28

    Ophthalmic knives recalled for insufficient sharpness in surgical instruments

    Alcon is recalling specific ophthalmic knives due to an increase in complaints regarding insufficient sharpness. Affected units may not perform as intended during surgical procedures.

    Product
    Product Desc: Product Name: CLEARCUT SLIT FULL HANDLE2.6MM ANG DUAL Model/Catalog Number: 8065992647 Software Version: N/A Product Description: Ophthalmic knife Component: N/A
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-2663-2024·2024-08-28

    Alcon Ophthalmic Surgical Knives Recalled Due to Sharpness Defects

    Alcon is recalling ClearCut SB INTREPID 2.2 ANG ophthalmic surgical knives due to increased complaint reports about inadequate blade sharpness. The recall affects 35,199 units distributed across the United States and 41 other countries.

    Product
    Product Desc: Product Name: CLEARCUT SB INTREPID 2.2 ANG Model/Catalog Number: 8065992445 Software Version: N/A Product Description: Ophthalmic knife Component: N/A
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-2658-2024·2024-08-28

    Alcon ClearCut and A-OK Ophthalmic Knives Recalled for Reduced Sharpness

    Alcon is recalling ClearCut Sideport and A-OK Corneal/Scleral V-Lance ophthalmic knives due to reports of reduced blade sharpness. The recall affects 6,020 units distributed in the United States and internationally.

    Product
    Product 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
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-2661-2024·2024-08-28

    Alcon ophthalmic surgical knives recalled for sharpness defects

    Alcon is recalling ophthalmic surgical knives (model 8065990002) due to increased complaint reports regarding sharpness. Approximately 9,384 units have been distributed domestically and internationally.

    Product
    Product Desc: Product Name: A-OK SATINCRESCENT FULL HANDLE2.3MM ANG Model/Catalog Number: 8065990002 Software Version: N/A Product Description: Ophthalmic knife Component: N/A
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-2649-2024·2024-08-28

    Alcon ClearCut S Ophthalmic Knives Recalled for Sharpness Complaints

    Alcon is recalling ClearCut S and A-OK ophthalmic surgical knives due to increased complaint reports about sharpness. Approximately 5,039 units were distributed nationwide and internationally.

    Product
    Product 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
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-2677-2024·2024-08-28

    Ophthalmic Surgical Knives Recalled Due to Sharpness Complaint Reports

    Alcon is recalling ClearCut Dual Bevel Sideport and A-OK Comeal/Scleral V-Lance ophthalmic surgical knives (Model 8065752438) due to increased complaint reports about sharpness.

    Product
    Product Name: TOTAL PLUS,25+,10K VALVE WD Model/Catalog Number: 8065752438 Software Version: N/A Component: N/A
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-2680-2024·2024-08-28

    Alcon Ophthalmic Knives Recalled Due to Sharpness Defect Complaint Increase

    Alcon is recalling ClearCut and A-OK Corneal/Scleral ophthalmic knives due to increased complaints about sharpness. The recall affects 6,972 units distributed nationwide and internationally.

    Product
    Product Name: 25+TTLPL VPK 20000CPM BEV VAL Model/Catalog Number: 8065753106 Software Version: N/A Component: N/A
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-1924-2024·2024-06-05

    Alcon ClearCut S and A-OK ophthalmic surgical knives recalled for sharpness defects

    Alcon is recalling about 19,867 ClearCut S and A-OK ophthalmic surgical knives worldwide due to an increase in complaints about blade sharpness.

    Product
    ClearCut S Safety Sideport Knife 1.0mm Dual Bevel Model/Catalog Number: 8065771540 Software Version: N/A Product Description: Ophthalmic Knife Component: N/A
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-1923-2024·2024-06-05

    ClearCut and A-OK ophthalmic surgical knives recalled for sharpness issues

    Alcon is recalling ClearCut Dual Bevel Sideport and A-OK Corneal/Scleral V-Lance ophthalmic surgical knives due to increased complaint reports about sharpness. Approximately 427,764 units are affected worldwide.

    Product
    ClearCut Sideport Knife Dual Bevel 1.2mm Angled Model/Catalog Number: 8065921541 Software Version: N/A Product Description: Ophthalmic Knife Component: N/A
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide