FDAClass IIJune 5, 2024

ClearCut Sideport Knife Dual Bevel 1.2mm Angled recall

ClearCut Sideport Knife Dual Bevel 1.2mm Angled Model/Catalog Number: 8065921541 Software Version: N/A Product Description: Ophthalmic Knife…

Why was ClearCut Sideport Knife Dual Bevel 1.2mm Angled recalled?

Alcon has detected an increase in complaint reports related to sharpness for specific ClearCut Dual Bevel Sideport and A-OK Corneal/Scleral V-Lance Ophthalmic knives.

What should I do if I have this product?

The recall is ongoing. Follow the firm and FDA 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?

Model/Catalog Number: 8065921541; UDI/DI: 00380659215414; Lot/Batch: 15W7XT, 15W7Y8, 15W7Y9, 15W9E6, 15W9E8, 15X5JJ, 15X56A, 15X56C, 15X5KV, 15X5KX, 1618UH, 1618UJ, 161A1K, 1618V4, 1618V5, 161A21, 161A22, 162WY5, 162WY6, 162WYL, 162WYN, 1636Y8, 1636Y9, 1636YV, 164RXL, 164RY8, 164RYA, 164WV3, 164WW9, 164WWC, 1668MR, 1668MT, 1668NH, 1668NJ, 1668NK, 166E89, 166E90, 166E91, 167PVK, 167R34, 167PW7, 167PW8, 167PW9, 167R3K, 167R3L, 168TE8, 168UEX, 168TEN, 168UFJ, 168UFL, 169L38, 169L3M, 169P3C, 169P3D, 16ALXE, 16ALXF, 16AM34, 16ALY0, 16AM36, 16AV03, 16AV1T, 16DFKA, 16DFXT, 16DFL0, 16DFY7, 16DFY8, 16DNJ4, 16DNJN, 16DNJP, 16DNP3, 16DNP4, 16EM6V, 16EM6W, 16JAVH, 16JAVJ, 16JAVK, 16JAVL, 16JAVM;

Product
ClearCut Sideport Knife Dual Bevel 1.2mm Angled Model/Catalog Number: 8065921541 Software Version: N/A Product Description: Ophthalmic Knife…
Recalling firm
Alcon Research LLC
Quantity
427,764 units
Distribution
Worldwide distribution - US Nationwide and the countries of Argentina, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, China, Columbia, Croatia, Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, India, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Korea, Kuwait, Luxembourg, Mexico, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Panama, Philippines, Poland, Portugal, Puerto Rico, Romania, Singapore, Slovakia, South Africa, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan, Thailand, Turkey, Ukraine, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom. Product distributed as sterile stand-alone knives have been placed on HOLD. Product included within Alcon Custom Pak (surgical procedure pack) are continuing to be distributed as ceasing distribution would cause immediate market shortage and result in canceled surgeries.
Recall date
June 5, 2024
Classification
Class II
Status
Ongoing
Agency
FDA (device)
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