Manufacturer

Alcon Research LLC

58 recalls in our database name Alcon Research LLC as the manufacturing or recalling firm.

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26–50 of 58

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
HighFDA (Devices)·Z-2660-2024·2024-08-28
Ophthalmic surgical knives recalled for increased reports of dulled blades
Alcon recalls specific ClearCut and A-OK ophthalmic surgical knives after reports of reduced blade sharpness. About 7,598 units were distributed nationwide and internationally.
Product
Product Desc: Product Name: CLEARCUT HP2 DB SLIT 3.2MM ANGCE Model/Catalog Number: 8065983265 Software Version: N/A Product Description: Ophthalmic knife Component: N/A
Category
Medical Device
Distribution
Distributed nationwide
HighFDA (Devices)·Z-2670-2024·2024-08-28
Alcon Recalls ClearCut Ophthalmic Knives Due to Reduced Sharpness
Alcon is recalling 15,222 units of ClearCut Slit and A-OK ophthalmic knives due to reports of reduced sharpness. The devices are distributed nationwide and internationally across 45+ countries.
Product
Product Desc: Product Name: CLEARCUT SLIT FULL HANDLE3.0MM ANG DUAL Model/Catalog Number: 8065993047 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-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-2671-2024·2024-08-28
Ophthalmic Surgical Knives Recalled Due to Sharpness Defect
Alcon is recalling 7,713 units of ClearCut and A-OK ophthalmic surgical knives due to reports of decreased sharpness. The defect may compromise surgical performance during eye procedures.
Product
Product Name: 25+ TOTALPLUS CP PAK 20K CPM BV .9 IU Model/Catalog Number: 8065000095 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-2648-2024·2024-08-28
Alcon ophthalmic surgical knives recalled for blade sharpness defects
Alcon is recalling specific ophthalmic surgical knives (ClearCut and A-OK models) from its Custom Pak system due to blade sharpness complaints affecting 384,851 units distributed nationwide and internationally.
Product
Product 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
Category
Medical Device
Distribution
Distributed nationwide
HighFDA (Devices)·Z-2645-2024·2024-08-28
ClearCut S Safety Sideport Knife Recalled for Decreased Sharpness
Alcon Research LLC is recalling ClearCut S Safety Sideport Knife ophthalmic surgical instruments due to reports of decreased sharpness. Affected units may not perform as intended during eye surgery.
Product
Product 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
Category
Medical Device
Distribution
Distributed nationwide
HighFDA (Devices)·Z-2675-2024·2024-08-28
Ophthalmic surgical knives recalled due to reported sharpness defects
Alcon is recalling specific ophthalmic surgical knives due to reported sharpness defects. The recall affects 3,791 units distributed nationwide and internationally.
Product
Product Name: 25+ CMB PAK 7.5CPM,V,STD 0.9 Model/Catalog Number: 8065751767 Software Version: N/A 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-2653-2024·2024-08-28
Ophthalmic Surgical Knives Recalled for Potential Sharpness Issues
Alcon is recalling specific ophthalmic knives following an increase in complaint reports related to sharpness. These surgical instruments are used in eye procedures.
Product
Product Desc: Product Name: CLEARCUT SAFETY INTREPID DB,2.4 Model/Catalog Number: 8065772465 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-2657-2024·2024-08-28
ClearCut Sideport Ophthalmic Knives Recalled Due to Sharpness Issues
Alcon has recalled ClearCut Sideport Knife ophthalmic surgical instruments due to an increase in complaint reports related to sharpness.
Product
Product 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
Category
Medical Device
Distribution
Distributed nationwide
HighFDA (Devices)·Z-2647-2024·2024-08-28
Alcon ophthalmic surgical knives recalled for sharpness and performance degradation
Alcon is recalling surgical instrument packs that include ClearCut and A-OK brand ophthalmic knives due to increasing complaints about sharpness loss. The affected knives could impact surgical precision during eye procedures.
Product
Product 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
Category
Medical Device
Distribution
Distributed nationwide
HighFDA (Devices)·Z-2662-2024·2024-08-28
Alcon recalls ClearCut ophthalmic knives due to sharpness issues
Alcon is recalling approximately 11,916 ClearCut SB Intrepid 2.2 ANG ophthalmic knives due to complaints about blade sharpness. The affected units were distributed nationwide and internationally.
Product
Product Desc: Product Name: CLEARCUT SB INTREPID 2.2 ANG Model/Catalog Number: 8065992245 Software Version: N/A Product Description: Ophthalmic knife Component: N/A
Category
Medical Device
Distribution
Distributed nationwide
HighFDA (Devices)·Z-2673-2024·2024-08-28
Alcon Ophthalmic Surgical Knives Recalled for Sharpness Defects
Alcon recalls TOTAL PLUS ophthalmic surgical knives due to sharpness defect complaints. The 3,197 affected units are distributed nationwide and internationally.
Product
Product Name: TOTAL PLUS,25+ 7.5CPM VALVE Model/Catalog Number: 8065751617 Software Version: N/A 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-2646-2024·2024-08-28
Ophthalmic Surgical Knives Recalled by Alcon Due to Sharpness Defects
Alcon is recalling 3,721 units of its 25GA Valved Entry System ophthalmic knives due to complaint reports about sharpness. The devices were distributed nationwide and internationally to 50+ countries.
Product
Product Name: 25GA VALVED ENTRY SYSTEM,3CT Model/Catalog Number: 8065751658 Software Version: N/A Product Description: Valved Trocar Entry System Component: N/A
Category
Medical Device
Distribution
Distributed nationwide
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-2666-2024·2024-08-28
Alcon ophthalmic surgical knives recalled for sharpness defect
Alcon is recalling 145,248 ophthalmic knives (CLEARCUT SATINSLIT model 8065992745) due to increased complaint reports of inadequate sharpness. The surgical instruments were distributed nationwide and internationally.
Product
Product Desc: Product Name: CLEARCUT SATINSLIT FULL HANDLE2.75MM AN Model/Catalog Number: 8065992745 Software Version: N/A Product Description: Ophthalmic knife Component: N/A
Category
Medical Device
Distribution
Distributed nationwide
HighFDA (Devices)·Z-2679-2024·2024-08-28
Alcon Ophthalmic Surgical Knives Recalled for Inadequate Sharpness
Alcon is recalling 4,481 units of ClearCut and A-OK brand ophthalmic surgical knives due to complaint reports of inadequate sharpness. These instruments are used in eye surgery and may not perform as intended.
Product
Product Name: 25+ CMB PAK 10K CPM,V,WA 0.9 Model/Catalog Number: 8065752451 Software Version: N/A 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-2651-2024·2024-08-28
Ophthalmic knives recalled for sharpness defects in ClearCut Safety Intrepid DB
Alcon is recalling 1,152 ClearCut Safety Intrepid DB 2.2 ophthalmic knives (Model 8065772265) due to complaint reports of sharpness defects.
Product
Product Desc: Product Name: CLEARCUT SAFETY INTREPID DB,2.2 Model/Catalog Number: 8065772265 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