PlainRecalls
FDA Devices Moderate Class II Terminated

Custom Paks containing 23G and 25G valved trocar cannula provide access into the posterior segment of the eye for surgical instruments within the frame of 23G and 25G Pars-Plana-Vitrectomy (PPV) surgeries.

Reported: May 25, 2016 Initiated: August 11, 2015 #Z-1694-2016

Product Description

Custom Paks containing 23G and 25G valved trocar cannula provide access into the posterior segment of the eye for surgical instruments within the frame of 23G and 25G Pars-Plana-Vitrectomy (PPV) surgeries.

Reason for Recall

The product has potential to leak beyond their design specification.

Details

Recalling Firm
Alcon Research, Ltd.
Units Affected
30,701 units
Distribution
United States, Argentina, Armenia, Australia, Azerbaijan, Bangladesh, Brbados, Belgium, Brazil, Bulgaria, Canada, Chile, China, Colombia, Curacao, Cypress, Denmark, Ecuador, Finland, Germany, Greece, Hong Kong, Hungary, Iceland, India, Ireland, Lsreal, Italy, Japan, Korea, Lithuania, Malta, Mexico, Monaco, Netherlands, New Zealand, Pakistam, Philippines, Poland, Prtougal, Puerto Rico, Romania, Russia, Singapore, Slovakia, South Africa, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan, Thailand, Trinidad, Turkey, Ukraine, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, Uruguay
Location
Fort Worth, TX

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
Custom Paks containing 23G and 25G valved trocar cannula provide access into the posterior segment of the eye for surgical instruments within the frame of 23G and 25G Pars-Plana-Vitrectomy (PPV) surgeries.. Recalled by Alcon Research, Ltd.. Units affected: 30,701 units.
Why was this product recalled?
The product has potential to leak beyond their design specification.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Devices on May 25, 2016. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: Z-1694-2016.