Severity
Moderate
FDA Devices recall · Reported April 3, 2024
Medline Bulb irrigation syringes recalled due to potential for packaging sterile barrier to be breached, and these syringes were packed inside surgical procedure packs that were s…
Alcon Research, LLC recalled SYRINGE,BULB,2OZ/60CC,GREEN, Part: 300055070, packaged inside Alcon Custom-Pak Surgical P… - a moderate-severity action.
SYRINGE,BULB,2OZ/60CC,GREEN, Part: 300055070, packaged inside Alcon Custom-Pak Surgical P… was recalled by Alcon Research, LLC in April 3, 2024. Reason: Medline Bulb irrigation syringes recalled due to potential for packaging sterile barrier to be breached, and …. Check the official notice for the remedy. Verify recall #Z-1370-2024 with the FDA Devices before acting.
The recall
Alcon Research, LLC issued this moderate-severity FDA Devices recall-Medline Bulb irrigation syringes recalled due to potential for packaging sterile barrier to be breached, and ….
Sourced from official FDA Devices enforcement records. Verify recall #Z-1370-2024 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.
This FDA Devices action (record #Z-1370-2024) was formally reported on April 3, 2024, with the manufacturer initiating the action on February 21, 2024. 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 886.
The documented reason for this recall is: Medline Bulb irrigation syringes recalled due to potential for packaging sterile barrier to be breached, and these syringes were packed inside surgical procedure packs that were subsequently terminally sterilized, so af… Distribution data in the federal record shows the product reached: US Nationwide distribution in the states of OH, WV.. Distribution scope directly affects the consumer exposure window and determines whether a recall remains regional or escalates into a nationwide advisory.
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Severity
Moderate
Affected scope
886
Related Recalls
6
3 from same agency
SYRINGE,BULB,2OZ/60CC,GREEN, Part: 300055070, packaged inside Alcon Custom-Pak Surgical Procedure Packs, Products: 18018-06, 3865-44, 5675-76, 13554-11, 18018-06, 15190-16 , 15190-16, 15190-16, 15190-16, 15190-16, 13554-11, 5918-39, 15190-16, 15190-16, 9208-66, 9208-66, 5675-76, 5918-39, 9208-66, 15190-16, 9065-25, 5918-39, 16066-15, 16066-15
Medline Bulb irrigation syringes recalled due to potential for packaging sterile barrier to be breached, and these syringes were packed inside surgical procedure packs that were subsequently terminally sterilized, so after the packs are opened, syringes should be discarded at surgical case end, and not reshelved, because the use of non-sterile bulb irrigation syringes may increase infection risk.
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Food and Drug Administration |
| Severity class | Moderate (Class II) |
| Status | Ongoing |
| Recall number | Z-1370-2024 |
| Date reported | April 3, 2024 |
| Date initiated | February 21, 2024 |
| Recalling firm | Alcon Research, LLC |
| Firm location | Houston, TX |
| Affected scope | 886 |
| Distribution | US Nationwide distribution in the states of OH, WV. |
Profile values are sourced directly from the official FDA Devices enforcement record. Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
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