Alcon recalls specific ClearCut Safety Intrepid SB2.4 ophthalmic knives due to sharpness complaints. Affected models include lot numbers 15V018-169KTH. Consumers should check their product details.
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 Safety Intrepid SB2.4 ophthalmic knives after reports of sharpness issues. This could lead to injury during eye surgery procedures if the knife is too sharp.
The knives have been reported to be too sharp, which could cause injury during eye surgery. This sharpness issue may lead to cuts or other complications if the knife is used improperly.
Ophthalmic surgeons and medical professionals using the ClearCut Safety Intrepid SB2.4 knives for eye procedures. Those with the specific lot numbers listed in the recall are most at risk.
Check the model number 8065772445 on the knife. Look for lot numbers listed: 15V018, 15V019, 15V01A, 15V01C, 15V01D, 15V036, 15W7UE, 15W7UF, 15W7UH, 15W7UJ, 15W996, 15W997, 161960, 161961, 161962, 161963, 167PR0, 167PT9, 168NM5, 168NM6, 168NM7, 168NN9, 168NNA, 168NNC, 168YFW, 169KL0, 169KL1, 169KL2, 169KL3, 169KTC, 169KTE, 169KTH.
Look for the model number 8065772445 and lot numbers listed in the recall to confirm if your knife is affected.
Alcon has detected an increase in complaints about the knives being too sharp, which could lead to injury during eye surgery.
Lot numbers 15V018, 15V019, 15V01A, 15V01C, 15V01D, 15V036, 15W7UE, 15W7UF, 15W7UH, 15W7UJ, 15W996, 15W997, 161960, 161961, 161962, 161963, 167PR0, 167PT9, 168NM5, 168NM6, 168NM7, 168NN9, 168NNA, 168NNC, 168YFW, 169KL0, 169KL1, 169KL2, 169KL3, 169KTC, 169KTE, 169KTH.
No immediate stop is required, but you should check if your knife is affected and contact Alcon if you have concerns.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Alcon to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-2652-2024 — Alcon Alcon Hello, I own a Alcon that is covered by recall Z-2652-2024 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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