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UNITY recallZ-0308-2026 · Alcon Research LLC · initiated Aug 5, 2025

Open, Classified

Is my device affected?

  1. Compare the model, catalog and lot or serial numbers on your device or its packaging with the code information below. A recall usually covers only specific models or lots.
  2. If yours is listed, follow the instructions from Alcon Research LLC or your healthcare provider. The company's action is summarized under what the company is doing.
  3. Do not stop using a prescribed or implanted device on your own — talk to your healthcare provider first.

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Why it was recalled

Due to incomplete seals in the pouch which provide the sterile barrier.

FDA root cause category: Process control

What the company is doing

On 08/05/2025, the firm sent via FedEx Overnight an "URGENT: MEDICAL DEVICE RECALL" Letter to customers informing them that for the Alcon Standalone Vitrectomy Consumables, there is potential for some pouches within impacted lots to have an incomplete seal. Customers are instructed to: locate and dispose of any affected lots of Alcon Standalone Vitrectomy Consumables remaining in your inventory. To comply with this Medical Device Recall and request the replacement of any unused product, please take the following steps: 1. Review inventory to determine if there are any unused affected product within their facility. See table on page 1 for affected Standalone Vitrectomy Consumable lots shipped to your location. 2. Segregate and dispose of any unused affected product from their inventory. 3. Call Alcon Customer Service to arrange for replacement of the affected inventory of Alcon Standalone Vitrectomy Consumables. 4. Respond to Alcon indicating understanding of these instructions even if they have zero (0) units remaining in inventory by completing the online response form at https://qrco.de/Vit-Seal or by completing and returning the attached Response Form and returning to Alcon via email: [email protected] or fax: 817-302-4337. 5. Forward this notification to all departments within their organization who may be in possession of this affected product; and any other organization to which this product may have been transferred. For questions contact, Alcon Customer Service at 1-800-862-5266 or an Alcon Sales Representative.

Recall details

Recall number
Z-0308-2026
Status
Open, Classified
Initiated by the company
Aug 5, 2025
Posted by the FDA
Oct 24, 2025
Recalling firm
Alcon Research LLC
Quantity
1632
Product code
NGY
Distribution
Worldwide distribution: US (nationwide): AK, AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DC, DE, FL, GA, HI, IA, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, MS, MT, NC, ND, NE, NH, NJ, NM, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, RI, SC,SD,TN, TX, VA, WA, WI, and WV; and OUS (foreign) to countries of: Argentina, Australia, Austria, Azerbaijan, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Belgium, Brazil, Brunei, Canada, Chile, China, Colombia, Croatia, Czechia, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Guadeloupe, Hong Kong, Hungary, Iceland, India, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Japan, Korea, Kosovo, Luxembourg, Malaysia, Mexico, Moldova, Montenegro, Morocco, Netherlands, New Zealand, Pakistan, Peru, Philippines, Poland, Portugal, Qatar, Reunion, Russian Federation, Saudi Arabia, Serbia, Slovakia, South Africa, Spain, Sri Lanka, Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan, Turkey, United Arab Emirates, and United Kingdom,

Product description

Brand Name: Alcon Laboratories, Inc. Product Name: Accessory devices for Unity and Constellation surgical consoles Model/Catalog Number: Many - See 'Attachment 1 - Affected Product List' 8065000356 27GA HP ENTRY SYSTEM, 4 MM 1 COUNT 8065000358 25GA HP ENTRY SYSTEM, 6 MM 1 COUNT 8065000359 27GA HP ENTRY SYSTEM, 6 MM 1 COUNT 8065000467 25GA INFUSION CANNULA(4&6MM ES)+TRAY+TMD 8065000468 27GA INFUSION CANNULA(4&6MM ES)+TRAY+TMD Software Version: N/A Product Description: These products are standalone accessory devices meant for vitrectomy surgical procedures. They interface with a corresponding Alcon surgical console. Component: N/A

Code information (models, lots, serial numbers)

Catalog Number: 8065000356 UDI-DI code: 00380650003560 Lot/Batch Numbers: 17CFND Catalog Number: 8065000358 UDI-DI code: 00380650003584 Lot/Batch Numbers: 17CMKW 17DR9L Catalog Number: 8065000359 UDI-DI code: 00380650003591 Lot/Batch Number: 17DWCY Catalog Number: 8065000467 UDI-DI code: 00380650004673 Lot/Batch Number: 17CP3T Catalog Number: 8065000468 UDI-DI code: 00380650004680 Lot/Batch Number: 17CP3U

Devices named in this recall

5 devices in the FDA device registry whose identifier appears in the recall's code information.

Product lines

Other products in the same recall event

The FDA groups related products into one recall event (event 97415).

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