Chandelier illuminators recalled over incomplete seals in the sterile pouch
Alcon Research is recalling 330 accessory devices for Unity and Constellation surgical consoles because of incomplete seals in the pouch that provides the sterile barrier.
What this means for you
Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.
Our severity reasoning: Scored 3 under the risk-of-harm criterion: a failed sterile barrier on a surgical accessory creates an infection risk, and no injuries are reported.
Plain-English summary
Accessory devices for Alcon Unity and Constellation surgical consoles are being recalled. The affected items identified in the record include catalog number 8065000252, the UNITY 27 GA Chandelier, with the firm referring to a fuller affected product list.
The recall follows incomplete seals in the pouch which provides the sterile barrier.
The recall covers 330 units, including UDI-DI 00380650002525 from lots 17CMKR and 17D417. Distribution was worldwide, including nationwide in the United States. The FDA has classified the action as Class II.
An incomplete seal means the sterile barrier may not have held. Facilities holding affected lots should quarantine them and follow Alcon's instructions.
The recalled product
- Product
- Brand Name: Alcon Laboratories, Inc. Product Name: Accessory devices for Unity and Constellation surgical consoles Model/Catalog Number: Many - See 'Attachment 1 - Affected Product List' 8065000252 UNITY 27 GA CHANDELIER 8065000253 UNITY 27+DS WIDE ANGLE LIGHT PROBE Softwa
- Manufacturer
- Alcon Research LLC
- Affected units
- 330
Distribution
Part of a larger recall action
This product is one of 5 recalled by Alcon Research LLC under a single FDA (Devices) recall action. The agency files each product separately, so the size of the action is not visible from this page alone.
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