Alcon recalls specific lot (2060953H) of 25+ TOTALPLUS Vitrectomy Paks due to potential inclusion of 23GA ULTRAVIT probe instead of 25GA ULTRAVIT probe.
Alcon is conducting this Voluntary Medical Device Recall for a specific lot (2060953H) of its 25+ TOTALPLUS Vitrectomy Pak due a potential that a 23GA ULTRAVIT probe may be included within the 25+ TOTALPLUS Vitrectomy Pak, instead of a 25+ ULTRAVIT probe.
Alcon is recalling a specific lot of their 25+ TOTALPLUS Vitrectomy Paks because they might contain a 23GA ULTRAVIT probe instead of the intended 25GA ULTRAVIT probe. This could cause errors during eye surgery if used incorrectly.
The 23GA ULTRAVIT probe is smaller than the intended 25GA ULTRAVIT probe. Using the wrong size probe during vitrectomy surgery could cause improper surgical outcomes or complications.
Ophthalmologists and eye surgeons who use Alcon's 25+ TOTALPLUS Vitrectomy Paks for eye surgery procedures. Surgeons using the recalled lot (2060953H) are most at risk.
Check the lot number on the packaging. The recalled lot is 2060953H. This specific lot was sold with the 25+ TOTALPLUS Vitrectomy Pak that includes all necessary items for a core vitrectomy procedure.
Look for the lot number 2060953H on the packaging to identify if the product is recalled.
Alcon is recalling specific lot (2060953H) of 25+ TOTALPLUS Vitrectomy Paks because they might contain a 23GA ULTRAVIT probe instead of the intended 25GA ULTRAVIT probe.
Check the lot number on the packaging. If it's 2060953H, contact Alcon for instructions.
The recall is for potential surgical errors if the wrong probe is used, but no specific injuries have been reported.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Alcon to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-0778-2018 — Alcon Alcon Hello, I own a Alcon that is covered by recall Z-0778-2018 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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