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Alcon Research, LTD.: CyPass System 241-S, CYPASS MICRO-STENT, CYPASS LOADED, CYPASS APPLIER, REF CATALOG #: 8065754003 For ophthalmic use.

Recall number
Z-0185-2019
Recalling firm
Alcon Research, LTD.
Product
CyPass System 241-S, CYPASS MICRO-STENT, CYPASS LOADED, CYPASS APPLIER, REF CATALOG #: 8065754003 For ophthalmic use.
Status
Terminated
Initiated
2018-08-28
Posted
2018-10-23
Terminated
2020-12-18
Reason
Analysis of the completed dataset from the COMPASS-XT long-term study showed that the CyPass Micro-Stent group experienced statistically significant endothelial cell loss (ECL) compared to the group who underwent cataract surgery alone.
Root cause
Device Design
Action
The firm initiated their market withdrawal by letter on 08/28/2018. The firm requested surgeons immediately cease implantation of the device and return any unused product.
Quantity
30561 units
Distribution
Worldwide distribution. US nationwide including Puerto Rico, Argentina, Australia, Austria, Canada, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Denmark, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, France, Finland, Germany, Hong Kong, Iceland, Italy, Mexico, Peru, Singapore, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, United Kingdom, and Uruguay.
Lot, serial or model codes
GTIN: 00380657540037 All lot/serial numbers
510(k) numbers
not on file
PMA numbers
["P150037"]
Product code
OGO
Firm FEI
2523835
Firm city
Sinking Spring
Firm state
PA
Firm country
not on file

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device-recall-0001-of-0001.json.zip
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Size
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Published
2026-09-28
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2026-09-29T08:25:23.626Z
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