Class 2 Device Recall Constellation Procedure Pak

• Date Initiated by Firm: June 28, 2023
• Date Posted: August 16, 2023
• Recall Status: Open, Classified
• Recall Number: Z-2406-2023
• Recall Event ID: 92698
• 510(K)Number: K141065
• Product Classification: Unit, phacofragmentation - Product Code HQC
• Product: Constellation Procedure Pak
• Code Information: Catalog No. 8065750958; Product Code 100007216; UDI-DI: 380657509584; Lots 14XM2J, 14Y1H6, 150HYJ, 150HYK, 151R72, 152CH0, 15309X, 156HWN, 15A13R, 15A13T, 15CF2X, 15CF2Y, 15CF30, 15CJ47, 15CJ48, 15CWAM, 15CWAN, 15D649.
• Recalling Firm/ Manufacturer: Alcon Research, LTD.; 714 Columbia Ave; Sinking Spring PA 19608-1405
• Manufacturer Reason for Recall: Reports of patient injury during use in procedures due to potential for plastic debris from over-tightening with included plastic wrench.
• FDA Determined Cause: Process control
• Action: Customers were sent a Voluntary Medical Device Correction Notification by mail and dated 06/29/2023. Customers are asked to follow the risk mitigation precautions detailed in the notice to avoid the instance of overtightening the Phaco Tip and generating plastic particles. Additionally, customers are asked to forward the recall notification to all departments or organizations that use recalled devices. Customers are asked to complete and return the provided Response Form by fax at 817-302-4337 or email at Market.Actions@alcon.com. Customers who have experienced any adverse events or quality related issues are to contact alcon via email at msus.safety@alcon.com or by phone at 1-800-757-9780, Option 5.
• Quantity in Commerce: 10,580 units
• Distribution: Worldwide distribution - US Nationwide and the countries of Aland Islands, Albania, Algeria, Andorran, Argentina, Armenia, Aruba, Australia, Austria, Azerbaijan, Bahamas, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Barbados, Belarus, Belgium, Bermuda, Botswana, Brazil, Brunei Daruss., Bulgaria, Burma, Cambodia, Canada, Cayman Islands, Chile, China, Colombia, Costa Rica, Croatia, Cura¿ao, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Dominican Rep., Ecuador, Egypt, El Salvador, Finland, France, French Polynesia, French Guayana, Georgia, Germany, Ghana, Greece, Guadeloupe, Guernsey, Honduras, Hong Kong, Hungary, Iceland, India, Indonesia, Iran, Iraq, Ireland, Isle of Man, Israel, Italy, Jamaica, Japan, Jordan, Kazakhstan, Kenya, Kosovo, Kuwait, Kyrgyzstan, Latvia, Lebanon, Libya, Luxembourg, Macau, Malaysia, Malta, Martinique, Mauritius, Mexico, Moldova, Mongolia, Montenegro, Morocco, Namibia, Netherlands, New Caledonia, New Zealand, Nicaragua, North Macedonia, Norway, Oman, Pakistan, Panama, Peru, Philippines, Poland, Portugal, Puerto Rico, Qatar, Reunion, Romania, Russian Fed., Saint Martin, San Marino, Saudi Arabia, Serbia, Singapore, Slovakia, Slovenia, South Africa, South Korea, Spain, Sri Lanka, Sudan, Sweden, Switzerland, Syria, Taiwan, Thailand, Trinidad, Tobago, Tunisia, Turkey, Ukraine, United Kingdom, Uruguay, USA, USVI, Utd. Arab Emir., Uzbekistan, Vietnam, and Yemen.
• Total Product Life Cycle: TPLC Device Report

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• 510(K) Database: 510(K)s with Product Code = HQC