Severity
Moderate
ModerateClass IIOngoing
FDA Devices recall · Reported April 5, 2023
Alcon Custom Pak Surgical Procedure Pack: Pak Number & Pak Description: 17533-04 DR GROSS LPS LLC 18704-03 CATARACT SURGI CARE 18382-03 DR GEORGE ZAMBELLI BEAVER VALLEY ASC 8685-21 CATARACT PACK EYE SURGICAL CNTR OF AR 19451-02 DR ROESKE PACK INLAND VALLEY SURGERY CTR 19136-03 OCCULOPLASTIC WILMINGTON EYE 18401-03 MCGRAW SIGHTPATH MEDICAL 16032-05 MIDDLE TENNESSEE PACK SIGHTPATH MEDICAL 17570-05 CATARACT CENTURION FORT MADISON COMM HOS 19002-02 CATARACT BAPTIST HEALTH SURGERY CENTER
Sterility; Steril surgical procedure packs contain incomplete seals.
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Alcon Research, LLC recalled Alcon Custom Pak Surgical Procedure Pack: Pak Number & Pak Description: 17533-04 DR GRO… - a moderate-severity action.
Alcon Custom Pak Surgical Procedure Pack: Pak Number & Pak Description: 17533-04 DR GRO… was recalled by Alcon Research, LLC in April 5, 2023. Reason: Sterility; Steril surgical procedure packs contain incomplete seals.. Check the official notice for the remedy. Verify recall #Z-1291-2023 with the FDA Devices before acting.
The recall
Alcon Research, LLC issued this moderate-severity FDA Devices recall-Sterility; Steril surgical procedure packs contain incomplete seals..
- Moderate
- severity level
- Class II
- classification
- April 5, 2023
- reported
Sourced from official FDA Devices enforcement records. Verify recall #Z-1291-2023 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.
Recall Insight
This FDA Devices action (record #Z-1291-2023) was formally reported on April 5, 2023, with the manufacturer initiating the action on March 10, 2023. 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 Houston, TX. Federal records list the affected scope as 1035 packs.
The documented reason for this recall is: Sterility; Steril surgical procedure packs contain incomplete seals. Distribution data in the federal record shows the product reached: US: AL, AR, CA, IA, ID, IN, KY, MN, NC, ND, NJ, OH, PA, TX, OUS: None. 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.
Medical Devices recalls over time
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.
Affected scope
1035 packs
Related Recalls
6
3 from same agency
Product description
Alcon Custom Pak Surgical Procedure Pack: Pak Number & Pak Description: 17533-04 DR GROSS LPS LLC 18704-03 CATARACT SURGI CARE 18382-03 DR GEORGE ZAMBELLI BEAVER VALLEY ASC 8685-21 CATARACT PACK EYE SURGICAL CNTR OF AR 19451-02 DR ROESKE PACK INLAND VALLEY SURGERY CTR 19136-03 OCCULOPLASTIC WILMINGTON EYE 18401-03 MCGRAW SIGHTPATH MEDICAL 16032-05 MIDDLE TENNESSEE PACK SIGHTPATH MEDICAL 17570-05 CATARACT CENTURION FORT MADISON COMM HOS 19002-02 CATARACT BAPTIST HEALTH SURGERY CENTER 10560-14 CATARACT - NORTH CENTRAL 1 SIGHTPATH MED 16877-11 DR DAVID B LEACH CLEARVIEW SURGERY CENTE 19061-02 HOSLER UNIVERSITY SURGI CENTER 18911-02 MASON CATARACT THE ASC AT UNITED MEDICAL 17469-02 GENERAL CUSTOM PACK SHARP MEMORIAL HOSPI 18917-01 CATARACT 2 SURGERY CENTER OF THE TEMECUL 17115-06 DR SCZEPANSKI NORTH DAKOTA EYE CLINIC 17780-04 OPHTHALMIC TEXAS PRECISION SURGERY CENTE 2452-58 CATARACT BOLSA OUTPATIENT SURG CTR 19096-01 OPHTHALMIC EAST ALABAMA AMB SURGERY CENT 18023-04 OPHTHALMIC BRAINARD SURGERY CENTER 17039-13 EYE-Q COMPLETE CAT PAK VISION CARE SURG 5300-61 CATARACT WOODLAND MEM HOSP
Reason for recall
Sterility; Steril surgical procedure packs contain incomplete seals.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Food and Drug Administration |
| Severity class | Moderate (Class II) |
| Status | Ongoing |
| Recall number | Z-1291-2023 |
| Date reported | April 5, 2023 |
| Date initiated | March 10, 2023 |
| Recalling firm | Alcon Research, LLC |
| Firm location | Houston, TX |
| Affected scope | 1035 packs |
| Distribution | US: AL, AR, CA, IA, ID, IN, KY, MN, NC, ND, NJ, OH, PA, TX, OUS: None |
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
Match your product against the recall record, then act on the agency remedy.
- Check the recall number (Z-1291-2023) and product description against the item you own. Search the archive
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- Follow the documented remedy (refund, replacement, repair, or disposal) rather than general advice. What to do next
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Frequently Asked Questions
What product was recalled? ▼
Alcon Custom Pak Surgical Procedure Pack: Pak Number & Pak Description: 17533-04 DR GROSS LPS LLC 18704-03 CATARACT SURGI CARE 18382-03 DR GEORGE ZAMBELLI BEAVER VALLEY ASC 8685-21 CATARACT PACK EYE SURGICAL CNTR OF AR 19451-02 DR ROESKE PACK INLAND VALLEY SURGERY CTR 19136-03 OCCULOPLASTIC WILMINGTON EYE 18401-03 MCGRAW SIGHTPATH MEDICAL 16032-05 MIDDLE TENNESSEE PACK SIGHTPATH MEDICAL 17570-05 CATARACT CENTURION FORT MADISON COMM HOS 19002-02 CATARACT BAPTIST HEALTH SURGERY CENTER 10560-14 CATARACT - NORTH CENTRAL 1 SIGHTPATH MED 16877-11 DR DAVID B LEACH CLEARVIEW SURGERY CENTE 19061-02 HOSLER UNIVERSITY SURGI CENTER 18911-02 MASON CATARACT THE ASC AT UNITED MEDICAL 17469-02 GENERAL CUSTOM PACK SHARP MEMORIAL HOSPI 18917-01 CATARACT 2 SURGERY CENTER OF THE TEMECUL 17115-06 DR SCZEPANSKI NORTH DAKOTA EYE CLINIC 17780-04 OPHTHALMIC TEXAS PRECISION SURGERY CENTE 2452-58 CATARACT BOLSA OUTPATIENT SURG CTR 19096-01 OPHTHALMIC EAST ALABAMA AMB SURGERY CENT 18023-04 OPHTHALMIC BRAINARD SURGERY CENTER 17039-13 EYE-Q COMPLETE CAT PAK VISION CARE SURG 5300-61 CATARACT WOODLAND MEM HOSP. Recalled by Alcon Research, LLC. Units affected: 1035 packs.
Why was this product recalled? ▼
Sterility; Steril surgical procedure packs contain incomplete seals.
Which agency issued this recall? ▼
This recall was issued by the FDA Devices on April 5, 2023. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: Z-1291-2023.
Where was the recalled product distributed? ▼
Distribution: US: AL, AR, CA, IA, ID, IN, KY, MN, NC, ND, NJ, OH, PA, TX, OUS: None.
How do I check if my product is affected by a recall? ▼
Check the product description and recall number (Z-1291-2023) against your product. Visit the official FDA Devices website for the most current information. You can also use our Recall Checker tool to search by product name or brand.
Should I stop using a recalled medication or medical device? ▼
Do not stop using a recalled medication or device without consulting your healthcare provider first, as abruptly discontinuing treatment could pose its own health risks. Your doctor can advise on alternatives or whether the recall applies to your specific product lot. Check the recall number and lot information against your product packaging.
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