Alcon recalls LuxOr E71 and E71 Q-Vue ophthalmic microscopes with potential optical head detachment due to thread adhesive. Affected units have specific US serial numbers listed in the recall notice.
Potential for the optical head to detach from the stand due to the lack of thread adhesive.
Alcon is recalling LuxOr E71 and E71 Q-Vue ophthalmic microscopes that may have their optical heads detach from the stand because of insufficient thread adhesive. This could lead to the microscope becoming unstable during use, especially in delicate eye surgery procedures.
The optical head can detach from the stand because the thread adhesive used in the assembly is insufficient. This could cause the microscope to become unstable during use, potentially leading to injury if it falls or moves unexpectedly during delicate eye surgery procedures.
Ophthalmic surgeons and medical professionals who use the LuxOr E71 and E71 Q-Vue microscopes for eye surgery procedures are most at risk. Patients undergoing cataract, retina, or cornea surgery using these microscopes may be affected.
Check if your microscope is a LuxOr E71 or E71 Q-Vue model with the US serial numbers listed in the recall notice. The serial numbers start with '1401' or '40' followed by specific digits and 'X' or numbers.
Verify your microscope's US serial number against the list of affected numbers provided in the recall notice.
If your serial number is on the list, contact Alcon directly for further instructions on how to address the issue.
The optical head may detach from the stand due to insufficient thread adhesive, which could cause instability during use in eye surgery procedures.
LuxOr E71 and E71 Q-Vue ophthalmic microscopes with specific US serial numbers listed in the recall notice.
Compare your microscope's US serial number with the list of affected numbers provided in the recall notice.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Alcon to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-0961-2019 — Alcon Alcon Hello, I own a Alcon that is covered by recall Z-0961-2019 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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