Johnson & Johnson Surgical Vision TECNIS Toric IOL Recall: Nonconforming Lenses Risk
Johnson & Johnson Surgical Vision recalls TECNIS Toric 1-Piece IOLs with model ZCT150 +23.5D SE 1.50D CYL due to nonconforming intraocular lenses that could pose risks during eye surgery.
Recall notice
Due to the release of nonconforming Intraocular Lenses (IOLs).
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What happened, in plain English
Johnson & Johnson Surgical Vision is recalling TECNIS Toric 1-Piece IOLs with model number ZCT150 +23.5D SE 1.50D CYL because they contain nonconforming intraocular lenses. This recall is important because the lenses may not meet safety standards for eye surgery, potentially affecting patient outcomes. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/63344-johnson-johnson-surgical-vision-tecnis-toric-iol-recall-nonconforming-lenses.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/63344-johnson-johnson-surgical-vision-tecnis-toric-iol-recall-nonconforming-lenses · Updated August 19, 2026 · FDA enforcement record: FDA #Z-1163-2021
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“Johnson & Johnson Surgical Vision TECNIS Toric IOL Recall: Nonconforming Lenses Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated August 19, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/63344-johnson-johnson-surgical-vision-tecnis-toric-iol-recall-nonconforming-lenses. Based on FDA recall #Z-1163-2021 (https://api.fda.gov/device/enforcement.json?search=recall_number:%22Z-1163-2021%22&limit=1).
Why it’s dangerous
The recall states that the lenses are nonconforming, meaning they do not meet the required safety standards for intraocular lenses used in eye surgery. This could lead to potential complications during or after the procedure, though the exact nature of the risk is not specified in the recall notice.
Who’s affected
Patients who have received this specific IOL model during eye surgery are likely affected. Those with the model number ZCT150 +23.5D SE 1.50D CYL are at risk of receiving nonconforming lenses.
How to tell if you have this one
Check if your IOL has the model number ZCT150 +23.5D SE 1.50D CYL. The lot number is 8144121847, and the product was intended for placement in the eye during surgery.
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Johnson & Johnson Surgical Vision- Product
Johnson & Johnson Surgical Vision Inc recalls TECNIS Toric 1-Piece IOL, Model Number: ZCT150 +23.5D SE 1.50D CYL- Category
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What to do — step by step
Contact Your Surgeon
Reach out to your eye surgeon to confirm if you received the recalled model of IOL.
Where it went and when
Where it was distributed
Distributed nationwide; the notice names 18 states.
FDA distribution: “U.S. Nationwide distribution in the states of AL, AZ, CA, FL, GA, IL, LA, MI, MN, NC, NY, OH, PA, SC, TN, TX, UT and WA.” States read from FDA’s own wording; “not listed” means the notice does not name it.
Named in the notice: Alabama, Arizona, California, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Louisiana, Michigan, Minnesota, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Washington.
Recall timeline
FDA terminated this recall 21 months after the firm started it.
- Firm started the recall
- FDA classified it Class II
- Published in FDA’s Enforcement Report
- FDA terminated the recall
Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.
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The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official FDA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
- Official source: FDA Recall #Z-1163-2021 (January 27, 2021) — FDA publishes no per-recall page; this is the official machine-readable enforcement record. Search FDA recalls for Z-1163-2021 to see it in context.
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