| | Class 2 Recall Custom-Pak® Surgical Packs |  |
| Date Posted |
March 01, 2007 |
| Recall Number |
Z-0561-2007 |
| Product |
Alcon Custom-Pak®, part #2638-17, containing BD Beaver® Mini-Blade (part #BD6400 or part #BD6900); individual blades repackaged into custom ophthalmic surgical packs and resterilized by Alcon Laboratories, Inc., Houston, TX. |
| Code Information |
Lot #627618H and 636380H.
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Recalling Firm/ Manufacturer |
Alcon Laboratories, Inc 9965 Buffalo Speedway Houston, Texas 77054-1309 |
Reason for Recall |
Individually packaged surgical blades, labeled as sterile, found with incomplete seals; blades purchased for use in custom surgical packs.
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| Action |
Customers notified of recall via phone on 12/22/06, with follow-up fax and letter. A revised notification was made via phone and fax to each customer on 12/26/06. Customers instructed not to use blades and to return blades for a replacement. Recall to the user/hospital level. |
| Quantity in Commerce |
27 custom surgical packs. |
| Distribution |
Custom surgical packs sold to hospitals in AR, MN, NY, TX and WI. |
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