Alcon recalls specific ClearCut SB Intrepid 2.2 ANG ophthalmic knives due to sharpness complaints. Affected models include lot numbers 169P2R, 16AV06, 16AV1Y, 16F1JU, 16K9HA, 167R42.
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 SB Intrepid 2.2 ANG ophthalmic knives because they have been reported to be too sharp. This could cause injury during use by eye care professionals. Affected units have specific lot numbers listed in the recall.
The knives have been reported to be too sharp, which could lead to injury during eye surgery procedures. This sharpness issue is related to the specific model and lot numbers identified in the recall.
Eye care professionals who use the ClearCut SB Intrepid 2.2 ANG ophthalmic knives for procedures. Those with the specific lot numbers listed in the recall are most at risk.
Check the model number 8065992445 on the knife. Look for lot numbers 169P2R, 16AV06, 16AV1Y, 16F1JU, 16K9HA, or 167R42 on the packaging or label.
Look for lot numbers 169P2R, 16AV06, 16AV1Y, 16F1JU, 16K9HA, or 167R42 on the knife packaging or label.
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.
Check the lot number on the knife. If it matches the listed lot numbers (169P2R, 16AV06, 16AV1Y, 16F1JU, 16K9HA, 167R42), contact Alcon for further instructions.
The recall record does not specify a remedy or fix for the sharpness issue.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Alcon to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-2663-2024 — Alcon Alcon Hello, I own a Alcon that is covered by recall Z-2663-2024 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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