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FDA Devices Moderate Class II Terminated

LenSx Laser System. Indicated for use in patients undergoing cataract surgery and refractive surgery.

Reported: May 25, 2016 Initiated: April 14, 2016 #Z-1688-2016

Product Description

LenSx Laser System. Indicated for use in patients undergoing cataract surgery and refractive surgery.

Reason for Recall

Alcon is conducting a voluntary recall of all LenSx Lasers with Corneal Flap Capability after receiving reports concerning incomplete corneal flap creation, which manifests as an un-dissected area(s) within the side cut.

Details

Recalling Firm
Alcon Research, Ltd.
Units Affected
81 units
Distribution
United States, Albania, Australia, Brazil, Chile, Costa Rica, Czech Republic, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, India, Italy, Romania, Slovakia, Spain, Taiwan, Thailand, Turkey, UAE, Ukraine
Location
Fort Worth, TX

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
LenSx Laser System. Indicated for use in patients undergoing cataract surgery and refractive surgery.. Recalled by Alcon Research, Ltd.. Units affected: 81 units.
Why was this product recalled?
Alcon is conducting a voluntary recall of all LenSx Lasers with Corneal Flap Capability after receiving reports concerning incomplete corneal flap creation, which manifests as an un-dissected area(s) within the side cut.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Devices on May 25, 2016. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: Z-1688-2016.