Alcon recalls specific ClearCut S Safety Sideport Knives (model 8065771540) due to sharpness complaints. Affected units may cause injury during use.
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 certain ClearCut S Safety Sideport Knives because they have been reported to be too sharp, which could lead to injury during ophthalmic procedures. This recall affects specific model numbers sold in the United States.
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.
Ophthalmic surgeons and medical professionals who use the ClearCut S Safety Sideport Knife 1.0mm Dual Bevel model 8065771540 are most at risk. Patients using these knives during eye surgery may also be affected.
Check for the model number 8065771540 on the knife. The affected units include specific lot numbers: 1668D7, 167PRA, 167PTK, 168NMF, 169KL4, 169KTP, 16ALPE, 16ALTU, 16AV18, 16DDPR, 16DDRU.
Look for the model number 8065771540 on the knife to confirm if it is affected.
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.
The recall does not specify a remedy, so check the model number and lot numbers to determine if your knife is affected.
Yes, affected lot numbers include 1668D7, 167PRA, 167PTK, 168NMF, 169KL4, 169KTP, 16ALPE, 16ALTU, 16AV18, 16DDPR, and 16DDRU.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Alcon to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-2645-2024 — Alcon Alcon Hello, I own a Alcon that is covered by recall Z-2645-2024 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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