Severity
Moderate
FDA Devices recall · Reported November 5, 2025
Due to incomplete seals in the pouch which provide the sterile barrier.
Alcon Research LLC recalled Brand Name: Alcon Laboratories, Inc. Product Name: Accessory devices for Unity and Const… - a moderate-severity action.
Brand Name: Alcon Laboratories, Inc. Product Name: Accessory devices for Unity and Const… was recalled by Alcon Research LLC in November 5, 2025. Reason: Due to incomplete seals in the pouch which provide the sterile barrier.. Check the official notice for the remedy. Verify recall #Z-0305-2026 with the FDA Devices before acting.
The recall
Alcon Research LLC issued this moderate-severity FDA Devices recall-Due to incomplete seals in the pouch which provide the sterile barrier..
Sourced from official FDA Devices enforcement records. Verify recall #Z-0305-2026 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.
This FDA Devices action (record #Z-0305-2026) was formally reported on November 5, 2025, with the manufacturer initiating the action on August 5, 2025. It is classified under Moderate severity (Class II), with a current status of Ongoing. Alcon Research LLC is listed as the recalling firm, operating out of Fort Worth, TX. Federal records list the affected scope as 25,778.
The documented reason for this recall is: Due to incomplete seals in the pouch which provide the sterile barrier. Distribution data in the federal record shows the product reached: Worldwide distribution: US (nationwide): AK, AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DC, DE, FL, GA, HI, IA, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, MS, MT, NC, ND, NE, NH, NJ, NM, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, RI, SC,SD,TN, TX, VA, WA, WI, …. Distribution scope directly affects the consumer exposure window and determines whether a recall remains regional or escalates into a nationwide advisory.
Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls, 3 from FDA Devices - clustering in a narrow category often points to a systemic quality-control or supplier issue rather than a one-off defect. Always verify the recall number against the official agency record before acting.
Where this recall sits in its category - 40,322 medical devices recalls on record
Of 101,704 recalls in the database, 24,878 are high severity, 72,426 moderate, and 4,400 low. This recall is classified moderate severity.
Counts reflect market size and reporting activity, not inherent danger, we do not rank products by risk from raw recall volume.
Severity
Moderate
Affected scope
25,778
Related Recalls
6
3 from same agency
Brand Name: Alcon Laboratories, Inc. Product Name: Accessory devices for Unity and Constellation surgical consoles Model/Catalog Number: Many - See 'Attachment 1 - Affected Product List' 8065750918 PAK,I/A LINE,NGVS 8065750957 ASSY,SHIP,CONSTELLATION VFC 8065750972 ENDOILLUMATOR,RFID,23G 8065751014 CONST AUTO GAS FILL PAK 8065751014 CONST AUTO GAS FILL PAK 8065751441 ENDOILLUMINATOR,RFID,25G 8065751577 CHANDELIER,25GA,W/RFID Software Version: N/A Product Description: These products are standalone accessory devices meant for vitrectomy surgical procedures. They interface with a corresponding Alcon surgical console. Component: N/A
Due to incomplete seals in the pouch which provide the sterile barrier.
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Food and Drug Administration |
| Severity class | Moderate (Class II) |
| Status | Ongoing |
| Recall number | Z-0305-2026 |
| Date reported | November 5, 2025 |
| Date initiated | August 5, 2025 |
| Recalling firm | Alcon Research LLC |
| Firm location | Fort Worth, TX |
| Affected scope | 25,778 |
| Distribution | Worldwide distribution: US (nationwide): AK, AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DC, DE, FL, GA, HI, IA, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, MS, MT, NC, ND, NE, NH, NJ, NM, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, RI, SC,SD,TN, TX, VA, WA, WI, and WV; and OUS (fo… |
Profile values are sourced directly from the official FDA Devices enforcement record. Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
What to do with this recall
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