Alcon recalls specific ClearCut Sideport Knife Dual Bevel models due to sharpness complaints. Affected units may have increased risk of injury during ophthalmic procedures.
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 Sideport Knife Dual Bevel models because they have been reported to be too sharp. This could lead to injury during eye surgery procedures if not handled carefully.
The knives have been reported to be too sharp, which could cause injury to the user or patient during eye surgery. This sharpness issue may not be immediately dangerous but requires careful handling to prevent cuts or other injuries.
Ophthalmic surgeons and medical professionals who use these knives for eye procedures. Those with the specific model numbers listed are most at risk.
Check for the model number 8065921541 on the knife. The affected units were sold with specific lot numbers listed in the recall notice, including 15W7XT through 16ALY0.
Identify the model number and lot numbers to confirm if your knife is affected.
Reach out to Alcon Research LLC for further assistance or to confirm if your specific model is recalled.
The recall is due to increased complaints about sharpness, which could lead to injury during eye surgery. However, the knives are not immediately dangerous but require careful handling.
Check for the model number 8065921541 and lot numbers listed in the recall notice, such as 15W7XT through 16ALY0.
Contact Alcon Research LLC to determine if your specific model is recalled and for further instructions.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Alcon to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-2657-2024 — Alcon Alcon Hello, I own a Alcon that is covered by recall Z-2657-2024 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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