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FDA Devices recall · Reported July 24, 2024

Surgical Image Guidance Functionality, software used with NGENUITY 3D Visualization System, Part Number: 8065000399

After surgery initiation, while using surgical image guidance, if significant eye rotation/movement occurs, a software anomaly may cause re-establishment of incorrect new registra…

Recall #
Z-2412-2024
Affected scope
230
Initiated
May 23, 2024
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Alcon Research LLC recalled Surgical Image Guidance Functionality, software used with NGENUITY 3D Visualization Syste… - a moderate-severity action.

Surgical Image Guidance Functionality, software used with NGENUITY 3D Visualization Syste… was recalled by Alcon Research LLC in July 24, 2024. Reason: After surgery initiation, while using surgical image guidance, if significant eye rotation/movement occurs, a…. Check the official notice for the remedy. Verify recall #Z-2412-2024 with the FDA Devices before acting.

The recall

Alcon Research LLC issued this moderate-severity FDA Devices recall-After surgery initiation, while using surgical image guidance, if significant eye rotation/movement occurs, a….

Moderate
severity level
230 units
affected scope
Class II
classification
July 24, 2024
reported

Sourced from official FDA Devices enforcement records. Verify recall #Z-2412-2024 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.

Recall Insight

This recall's affected scope, documented in the Recall Profile below, stays within a single-region or limited-distribution footprint. Distribution scope (see Distribution below) 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, 6 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.

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Where this recall sits in its category - 41,021 medical devices recalls on record

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Where this agency-classified recall sits among FDA Class I/II/III notices

Of 88,244 recalls with an agency hazard classification, 19,068 are high severity, 64,652 moderate, and 4,524 low. A further 16,179 CPSC/NHTSA recalls have no agency class and are excluded from this split. This recall is classified moderate severity.

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Product description

Surgical Image Guidance Functionality, software used with NGENUITY 3D Visualization System, Part Number: 8065000399

Reason for recall

After surgery initiation, while using surgical image guidance, if significant eye rotation/movement occurs, a software anomaly may cause re-establishment of incorrect new registration angle, range indicator will display incorrectly, which could result in incorrect placement of toric IOL axis, which could cause astigmatic error under/over correction resulting in decreased uncorrected visual acuity.

Recall Profile

Structured summary of the FDA Devices recall record
Attribute Value
Agency U.S. Food and Drug Administration
Severity class Moderate (Class II)
Status Ongoing
Recall number Z-2412-2024
Date reported July 24, 2024
Date initiated May 23, 2024
Recalling firm Alcon Research LLC
Firm location Fort Worth, TX
Affected scope 230
Distribution Worldwide - US Nationwide distribution including in the states of AL, AR, CA, CO, CT, FL, GA, HI, IA, IL, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, MT, NC, NE, NJ, NV, NY, OH, OK, PA, SC, TN, TX, WA, WI, PR and the countries of Canada, Japan, Fr…

Profile values are sourced directly from the official FDA Devices enforcement record. Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration.

Scale of Impact

230 units affected - limited or regional distribution scale.

Regional (<10K units) ✓ This recall
Multi-state (10K – 100K units) -
Large-scale (100K – 1M units) -
Massive (≥1M units) -

Bracket cutoffs follow federal recall-disclosure conventions; bar widths scale linearly within each bracket. Source: PlainRecalls analysis of U.S. Food and Drug Administration filings.

What to do with this recall

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Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
Surgical Image Guidance Functionality, software used with NGENUITY 3D Visualization System, Part Number: 8065000399. Recalled by Alcon Research LLC. Units affected: 230.
Why was this product recalled?
After surgery initiation, while using surgical image guidance, if significant eye rotation/movement occurs, a software anomaly may cause re-establishment of incorrect new registration angle, range indicator will display incorrectly, which could result in incorrect placement of toric IOL axis, which could cause astigmatic error under/over correction resulting in decreased uncorrected visual acuity.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Devices on July 24, 2024. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: Z-2412-2024.
Where was the recalled product distributed?
Distribution: Worldwide - US Nationwide distribution including in the states of AL, AR, CA, CO, CT, FL, GA, HI, IA, IL, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, MT, NC, NE, NJ, NV, NY, OH, OK, PA, SC, TN, TX, WA, WI, PR and the countries of Canada, Japan, France..
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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