Date Initiated by Firm |
August 08, 2017 |
Date Posted |
August 25, 2017 |
Recall Status1 |
Terminated 3 on August 05, 2019 |
Recall Number |
Z-0053-2018 |
Recall Event ID |
77965 |
510(K)Number |
K880961
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Product Classification |
General surgery tray - Product Code LRO
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Product |
Alcon Custom Pak |
Code Information |
2033459H, 2034186H, 2034491H |
Recalling Firm/ Manufacturer |
Alcon Research, LTD. 9965 Buffalo Speedway Houston TX 77054-1309
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For Additional Information Contact |
Bill Walker 800-862-5266
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Manufacturer Reason for Recall |
Alcon is initiating a medical device recall, after receiving notification from a supplier of a recall for x-ray detectable sponges. The one product referenced in the supplier recall notification, is used within Alcon Custom Paks.
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FDA Determined Cause 2 |
Nonconforming Material/Component |
Action |
The medical user was sent a customer recall notification letter on 8/7/17. The medical user is requested to return the unused, affected Custom Paks to Alcon.
Upon receipt and verification, Alcon will destroy the affected sponges in a controlled manner via physical destruction. |
Quantity in Commerce |
33 units |
Distribution |
States in the US - WI, NY, MO |
Total Product Life Cycle |
TPLC Device Report
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1 A record in this database is created when a firm initiates a correction or removal action. The record is updated if the FDA identifies a violation and classifies the action as a recall, and it is updated for a final time when the recall is terminated. Learn more about medical device recalls.
2 Per FDA policy, recall cause determinations are subject to modification up to the point of termination of the recall.
3 For details about termination of a recall see Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Title 21 §7.55.
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510(K) Database |
510(K)s with Product Code = LRO and Original Applicant = ALCON LABORATORIES
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