Alcon recalls specific TOTAL PLUS 25+ 10K VALVE WD ophthalmic knives due to increased reports of sharpness issues. Affected models include catalog number 8065752438 with lot numbers 16C9RF through 16HYDW.
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 TOTAL PLUS 25+ 10K VALVE WD ophthalmic knives because they have been reported to be too sharp. This could cause injury during use, especially for eye surgery procedures.
The knives have been reported to be too sharp, which could lead to injury during eye surgery procedures. This sharpness issue is specific to certain models and lot numbers, not all versions of the product.
Ophthalmic surgeons and medical professionals who use the recalled TOTAL PLUS 25+ 10K VALVE WD knives for eye surgery are most at risk. Patients undergoing procedures with these knives may also be affected.
Check the model/catalog number 8065752438 on the knife. Affected units were sold with lot numbers 16C9RF, 16DDFT, 16DDFU, 16HE6E, 16HE6F, or 16HYDW.
Verify the model/catalog number on the knife is 8065752438.
Reach out to Alcon Research LLC for further assistance or to confirm if your knife is affected.
No, only specific models with catalog number 8065752438 and lot numbers 16C9RF through 16HYDW are affected.
Check the model/catalog number on the knife; if it's 8065752438 and the lot number is one of 16C9RF, 16DDFT, 16DDFU, 16HE6E, 16HE6F, or 16HYDW, it's affected.
Contact Alcon Research LLC to confirm if your knife is affected and for further instructions.
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Subject: Recall Z-2677-2024 — Alcon Alcon Hello, I own a Alcon that is covered by recall Z-2677-2024 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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