Alcon Research, Ltd Recalls
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19 Gauge Trocar Cannula Replacement Plug, Catalog Number 617.32; Manufactured by Alcon Grieshaber, Ltd., Schaffhauxen, Switzerland CH8203.
Product is misbranded; 19 gauge Schlera Plugs distributed in containers labeled as 19 gauge Trochar Canula Plugs.
Recalled by letter on January 22, 2007.
Alcon/Grieshaber Morris ILM Forceps, Direct Action; Manual ophthalmic surgical instrument, Catalog Number: 641.22; Non-sterile/Reusable; Alcon Laboratories, Inc., Fort Worth, TX 76134.
Device corrosion: Forceps are prone to corrosion and possibly premature fracture and/or malfunction.
Consignees were notified by an Urgent Medical Device Recall that was sent via fax on 03/07/08. Users were instructed to cease using the affected products and to return a Recall Acknowledgement Form to the recalling firm. The sales representative will pick up the affected product and discuss replacement alternatives. For additional information, contact 1-800-757-9780.
Atkinson Retrobulbar Anesthesia Needles, 25 gauge 1 1/2". Catalog Number 8065420920. The product is sold in boxes that contain 10 needles each.
Mislabeled: boxes actually contained Tri-Fact needles
The recalling firm telephoned the hospital on 7/11/07 to inform them of the problem and the need to return the product. As a follow up to the telephone call, the recalling firm issued a recall letter via FedEx on 7/11/07. The firm's representative is making arrangements to pick up the recalled product.
Lasik Custom Pak containing 1 dual tip irrigator, 8 ports, 16 G, 2 packs spears, eye, ocucel, 5S, PVA, 1 cover, support, tray 2.2MIL 6FD, and 2 dressings, tegaderm, 2 3/8 x 2 3/4. All contents considered sterile unless package is opened or damaged.RX Only. Part number 10162-01. (The Vidaurri LASIK Flap Irrigators are included in the firm''s Alcon Custom Pak Part Number 10162-01 under the description of dual tip irrigator, 8 ports, 16G.)
Unknown residue noted on suface of flap irrigators incorporated into cusom paks.
Firm notified consignee by letter on 9/2/2005.