Alcon recalls specific bulb syringes used in surgical procedures due to potential breach of sterile packaging, increasing infection risk if reused after opening.
Medline Bulb irrigation syringes recalled due to potential for packaging sterile barrier to be breached, and these syringes were packed inside surgical procedure packs that were subsequently terminally sterilized, so after the packs are opened, syringes should be discarded at surgical case end, and not reshelved, because the use of non-sterile bulb irrigation syringes may increase infection risk.
Alcon is recalling certain bulb syringes that came inside surgical procedure packs. These syringes may have been exposed to non-sterile conditions after the packs were opened, which could lead to infections if reused.
The syringes were packaged inside surgical procedure packs that were terminally sterilized. After opening the packs, the syringes should be discarded at the end of the surgical case to prevent contamination. Reusing them could breach the sterile barrier and increase infection risk.
Surgical professionals and healthcare facilities that use Alcon's bulb syringes in surgical procedures are most at risk. Patients using these syringes for irrigation may face infection risks if the syringes are reused after opening.
Check for the model number 300055070 on the syringe or the product code listed in the recall notice. These syringes were sold in specific surgical procedure packs with product codes like 18018-06 or 15190-16.
If you have opened the surgical procedure pack containing these syringes, discard them at the end of the surgical case to prevent infection risk.
These syringes were packaged inside surgical procedure packs that were terminally sterilized. After opening the packs, the syringes should be discarded at the end of the surgical case to prevent potential breach of the sterile barrier and infection risk.
Look for the model number 300055070 on the syringe or the product codes listed in the recall notice, such as 18018-06 or 15190-16 in surgical procedure packs.
No, the recall states that syringes should be discarded at the end of the surgical case after opening the pack to avoid infection risk. Reusing them could breach the sterile barrier.
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Subject: Recall Z-1370-2024 — Alcon Alcon Hello, I own a Alcon that is covered by recall Z-1370-2024 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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