Manufacturer

Alcon Research LLC

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

About this listing

The manufacturer string comes from the agency’s own source notice — for FDA recalls, the “recalling firm” field; for NHTSA recalls, the vehicle manufacturer; for CPSC recalls, the firm-of-record on the joint press release. A single corporate family can appear under multiple manufacturer strings as agency notices aren’t standardized on a canonical name. If you don’t see recalls you expect, try a parent-company search or a broader full-text search.

Severity scores below are computed from the agency’s classification and the recall text, never from manufacturer behaviour or history. Many manufacturers issue routine corrective actions (software updates, labelling corrections) that are correctly scored low — having recalls on this list isn’t inherently a quality signal.

26–50 of 58

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-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-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-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-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-2659-2024·2024-08-28
Ophthalmic Surgical Knives Recalled for Reduced Sharpness in Eye Surgery
Alcon Research LLC is recalling 2,520 CLEARCUT HP2 DB ophthalmic knives due to increased reports of reduced sharpness. The affected lot 164RY1 was distributed nationwide and internationally.
Product
Product Desc: Product Name: CLEARCUT HP2 DB SLIT 3.0MM ANGCE Model/Catalog Number: 8065983065 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-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-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-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-2674-2024·2024-08-28
Alcon ophthalmic surgical knives recalled for sharpness defects
Alcon Research LLC recalls ClearCut and A-OK ophthalmic surgical knives due to increased reports of sharpness issues that may affect surgical performance.
Product
Product Name: TOTALPLUS,25+ 7.5CPM VALV WD6 Model/Catalog Number: 8065751618 Software Version: N/A 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-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-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-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-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-2650-2024·2024-08-28
Ophthalmic Knives Recalled Due to Complaints About Reduced Sharpness
Alcon is recalling ophthalmic knives for increased complaints of reduced sharpness. These surgical instruments require consistent blade sharpness for surgical precision in eye procedures.
Product
Product Desc: Product Name: CLEARCUT SAFETY INTREPID SB,2.2 Model/Catalog Number: 8065772245 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-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-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-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-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-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-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