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Alcon Laboratories, Inc: Alcon 25 GA Total Plus Pak, Catalog/Item #8065750220; for use with ACCURUS Vitrectomy System; distributed by Alcon Laboratories, Inc., Fort Worth, TX 76134.

Recall number
Z-1643-2009
Recalling firm
Alcon Laboratories, Inc
Product
Alcon 25 GA Total Plus Pak, Catalog/Item #8065750220; for use with ACCURUS Vitrectomy System; distributed by Alcon Laboratories, Inc., Fort Worth, TX 76134.
Status
Terminated
Initiated
2009-04-29
Posted
2009-05-26
Terminated
2009-10-14
Reason
Specific lots of Alcon 25 GA Trocar Blades do not conform to finished product specifications in that oxidation can occur on some of the blades.
Root cause
Process control
Action
Firm began notifying consignees of recall by Urgent: Medical Device Recall letter on 04/29/09 (letters sent via FedEx). Consignees instructed to check inventory for affected lots; to complete and return the Medical Device Recall Response Form; to contact Alcon to arrange for return of the devices; that credit will be issued for the recalled product when it is returned; and in the case that there is no inventory remaining, to indicate that on the Response Form and return it as well. Consignees should contact Alcon Technical Consumer Affairs at 1-800-561-6466, Option 8 for technical assistance.
Quantity
3,523 surgical paks.
Distribution
Worldwide Distribution -- USA and Canada.
Lot, serial or model codes
Lot #9013991X, 9014291X and 9014509X.
510(k) numbers
["K911808"]
PMA numbers
not on file
Product code
NGY
Firm FEI
1610287
Firm city
Fort Worth
Firm state
TX
Firm country
not on file

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Published
2026-09-28
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