Health product recall

Alcon Ophthalmic Knife

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Summary

Product
Alcon Ophthalmic Knife
Issue
Medical devices - Device compatibility
What to do

Contact the manufacturer if you require additional information. 

Affected products

Affected products

Lot or serial number

Model or catalog number

Alcon Ophthalmic Knife

More than 10 numbers, contact manufacturer.

8065771541
8065921541

Clearcut® S Safety Sab Sideport Knife

More than 10 numbers, contact manufacturer.

8065771540

Alcon Ophthalmic V-Lance Knife

More than 10 numbers, contact manufacturer.

8065912001

Issue

On April 24, 2024 Alcon Canada was notified of an increase in customer reports of dull or knife not sharp for specific Clearcut® Dual Bevel Sideport and A-OK® Corneal/Scleral V-lance ophthalmic knives. Knives that do not meet customer sharpness expectations could result in the use of increased penetration force during surgery when compared to a sharper knife.

Recall start date: April 26, 2024

Additional information

Details
Original published date:
Alert / recall type
Health product recall
Category
Health products - Medical devices - Ophthalmology
Companies

Alcon Laboratories Inc.

6201 South Freeway, Fort Worth, Texas, United States, 76134-2099

Published by
Health Canada
Audience
General public
Healthcare
Industry
Recall class
Type II
Identification number
RA-75495

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