Alcon recalls specific ClearCut S Safety Sideport Knives due to sharpness complaints. Affected models include 8065771541 with lot numbers 168NME, 168NND, 16AV17.
Alcon has detected an increase in complaint reports related to sharpness for specific ClearCut Dual Bevel Sideport and A-OK Comeal/Scleral V-Lance Ophthalmic knives.
Alcon is recalling specific ClearCut S Safety Sideport Knives because they have been reported to be too sharp. This could lead to injury if used improperly during eye surgery.
The knives have been reported to be too sharp, which could cause injury during eye surgery procedures. This sharpness issue is related to the specific model and lot numbers mentioned in the recall.
Ophthalmologists and eye care professionals who use the ClearCut S Safety Sideport Knife 1.2mm Dual Bevel model with catalog number 8065771541 are most at risk. Patients using these knives for eye procedures may also be affected.
Check for the model number 8065771541 on the knife. Lot numbers 168NME, 168NND, and 16AV17 are also associated with this recall.
Look for the model number 8065771541 and lot numbers 168NME, 168NND, or 16AV17 on the knife.
Alcon has detected an increase in complaints about the knife being too sharp, which could lead to injury during eye surgery.
The ClearCut S Safety Sideport Knife 1.2mm Dual Bevel model with catalog number 8065771541 and lot numbers 168NME, 168NND, and 16AV17.
The recall does not require stopping use immediately; however, affected users should check the product details and contact Alcon if they have the specific model and lot numbers.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Alcon to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-2649-2024 — Alcon Alcon Hello, I own a Alcon that is covered by recall Z-2649-2024 from Alcon. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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