Alcon Ophthalmic Knife
Brand(s)
Summary
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Affected products
| Affected products | Lot or serial number | Model or catalog number |
|---|---|---|
| Alcon Ophthalmic Slit Knife | More than 10 numbers, contact manufacturer. | 8065992561 8065993047 8065992747 8065992647 8065911901 8065992761 |
| Alcon Ophthalmic Slit Knife, ClearCut | More than 10 numbers, contact manufacturer. | 8065992445 8065992745 8065983065 8065993045 8065983265 8065992245 8065982465 |
| ClearCut S Intrepid DB Safety Slit Knife | More than 10 numbers, contact manufacturer. | 8065772465 8065772265 |
| Valved Trocar Cannula Entry System | More than 10 numbers, contact manufacturer. | 8065751658 |
| ClearCut S Intrepid SB Safety Slit Knife | More than 10 numbers, contact manufacturer. | 8065772445 8065772245 |
| Alcon Ophthalmic Crescent Knife | More than 10 numbers, contact manufacturer. | 8065990002 |
| ClearCut S Safety Slit Knife | More than 10 numbers, contact manufacturer. | 8065772745 |
| Constellation Vision System Total Plus Vitrectomy Pak | More than 10 numbers, contact manufacturer. | 8065000093 8065752438 8065000095 8065752437 8065751618 8065830077 8065753106 8065751617 |
| Custom-Pak Ophthalmic Surgery Procedure Pack | More than 10 numbers, contact manufacturer. | 00000-00 TO 99999-99 |
| Constellation System, Total Plus Combined Procedure Pak | More than 10 numbers, contact manufacturer. | 8065752451 8065752450 8065751767 |
Issue
On April 24, 2024 Alcon Canada was notified of an increase in customer reports of dull or knife not sharp for specific ClearCut® Dual Bevel Sideport and A-OK® Corneal/Scleral V-lance ophthalmic knives. Knives that do not meet customer sharpness expectations could result in the use of increased penetration force during surgery when compared to a sharper knife.
The initial scope was based on an observed in-process data shift for a specific knife family. Based on the new complaint signal, out of an abundance of caution, Alcon is now including all blades, of all models, made August 1, 2023 to March 2, 2024.
Recall start date: April 26, 2024
Additional information
Details
Alcon Laboratories Inc.
6201 South Freeway, Fort Worth, Texas, United States, 76134-2099
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