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Device product

Alcon CUSTOM-PAK containing Anterior Chamber Cannula 27G Component Part Number 585006 contained in Alcon Assembly Numbers 9795-37, 11233-14, and 13334-04. The product is typically inserted through an incision during cataract surgery to deliver balanced salt solution to help anterior chamber space and replace fluids that are lost during surgery.

Z-1947-2014

May 16, 2014

Class II

Product summary

Firm
Alcon Research, Ltd.
Event
Event 68335
Status
Terminated
Classification
Class II
Quantity
684 total (525 units in US)
Official record key
device-enforcement:Z-1947-2014

Official wording

Reason: Alcon CUSTOM-PAK which is supposed to contain a 27G Anterior Chamber Cannula (27G x 7/8 in) actually contains a 27G Sharp Tip Needle

Code information: Alcon Assembly Numbers 9795-37, 11233-14, and 13334-04 bearing Lot numbers 1584114H, 1577346H, 1595079H, 1589608H, 1595079H, 1585992H, 1580988H, 1585992H, and 1580492H.

Distribution pattern: Nationwide Distribution including North Carolina and Maine

Derived failure modes

  • Unknown

    reason.no_named_rule · v1.0.0

    Alcon CUSTOM-PAK which is supposed to contain a 27G Anterior Chamber Cannula (27G x 7/8 in) actually contains a 27G Sharp Tip Needle