The Constellation Vision System Pneumatic Handpiece. recall
The Constellation Vision System Pneumatic Handpiece. Indicated for both anterior and posterior segment opthalmic surgery.
Why was The Constellation Vision System Pneumatic Handpiece. recalled?
Alcon is conducting a Medical Device Removal for the Constellation Pneumatic Handpiece, DSP, product number 725.01. This action is being taken because the forceps or scissors tips (sold separately) may dislodge from the hand piece, if not attached by the user according to the Directions for Use.
What should I do if I have this product?
Review the official FDA enforcement record for current instructions.
What to do with a recalled product: refunds, receipts, safe disposal and how to report a problem.
Is my product affected?
Compare the item in your hand with every identifier below from the official FDA record. Only products that match the listed product and lot, UPC or model codes are part of this recall.
Which lot codes, UPCs or models are affected?
All Lots of the Constellation Vision System Pneumatic Handpiece, DSP, product number 725.01
- Product
- The Constellation Vision System Pneumatic Handpiece. Indicated for both anterior and posterior segment opthalmic surgery.
- Recalling firm
- Alcon Grieshaber AG
- Quantity
- 8,455 units
- Distribution
- Worldwide distribution: US (nationwide) and countries of: Argentina, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Canada, Chile, China, Egypt, France, Germany, Great Britain, India, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Japan, Kazakhstan, Kuwait, Kyrgyzstan, Lebanon, Korea, Malaysia, Mexico, Pakistan, Peru, Russia, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, South Africa, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan, Turkey, Turkistan, Venezuela, and Veit Nam.
- Recall date
- June 12, 2013
- Classification
- Class II
- Status
- Terminated
- Agency
- FDA (device)