Alcon recalls Phaco Standalone Tips (Catalog No. 30KTS, 30RTS) due to potential plastic debris from over-tightening with included wrench, risking patient injury during procedures.
Reports of patient injury during use in procedures due to potential for plastic debris from over-tightening with included plastic wrench.
Alcon is recalling Phaco Standalone Tips that may cause patient injury if over-tightened with the included plastic wrench, releasing plastic debris during eye surgery procedures. This risk occurs when the device is used incorrectly in medical procedures.
Over-tightening the Phaco Standalone Tips with the included plastic wrench can cause plastic debris to break off. This debris may enter the surgical site during eye procedures, potentially causing injury to the patient.
Medical professionals using these tips during eye surgery procedures are most at risk. Patients undergoing surgery with the recalled devices could be injured by plastic debris.
Check for Catalog Numbers 30KTS, 30RTS, or Product Codes 100000692, 100000691, and other listed numbers. The device was sold to medical professionals for eye surgery procedures.
Identify your Phaco Standalone Tips using the catalog numbers or product codes listed in the recall notice.
Reach out to Alcon Research, Ltd. for guidance on whether your device is affected and what to do next.
Yes, if your Phaco Standalone Tips have the catalog numbers or product codes listed in the recall notice, they are affected.
Check for Catalog Numbers 30KTS, 30RTS, or Product Codes like 100000692, 100000691, and other listed numbers in the recall notice.
Contact Alcon Research, Ltd. to determine if your device is affected and follow their instructions.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Alcon to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-2410-2023 — Alcon Alcon Hello, I own a Alcon that is covered by recall Z-2410-2023 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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