Alcon recalls 25+ TTL PLUS VPAK 20000CPM BWV models (8065830077) due to sharpness complaints. Affected units may cause 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 specific ophthalmic surgical tools because complaints indicate they can 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 during eye surgery. This sharpness issue may lead to cuts or other injuries if the tool is used improperly.
Ophthalmologists and surgical staff using the recalled ophthalmic knives for eye procedures. Those with the specific model number 8065830077 are most at risk.
Check for model number 8065830077 on the product. The product was sold with lot numbers 16A6HT through 16HYEP. This recall applies to ophthalmic surgical tools used in eye procedures.
Verify the model number is 8065830077 to confirm if it's affected.
Reach out to Alcon Research LLC for guidance on next steps if the product is affected.
Alcon has detected an increase in complaints about the sharpness of these ophthalmic knives, which could lead to injury during eye surgery.
The affected model number is 8065830077, with lot numbers 16A6HT through 16HYEP.
No, but you should check if your product is affected and contact Alcon for guidance if it is.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Alcon to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-2647-2024 — Alcon Alcon Hello, I own a Alcon that is covered by recall Z-2647-2024 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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