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Z-1923-2024 Class II Ongoing

Recalled by Alcon Research LLC — Fort Worth, TX

FDA device recall Z-1923-2024 was initiated by Alcon Research LLC on Apr 22, 2024 and is designated Class II. Reason for recall: Alcon has detected an increase in complaint reports related to sharpness for specific ClearCut Dual Bevel Sideport and A-OK Corneal/Scleral V-Lance Ophthalmic knives. The recall status is ongoing. Affected quantity: 427,764 units.

Recall Details

Product Type: Devices
Report Date: Jun 5, 2024
Initiation Date: Apr 22, 2024
Voluntary/Mandated: Voluntary: Firm initiated
Product Quantity: 427,764 units

Product Description

ClearCut Sideport Knife Dual Bevel 1.2mm Angled Model/Catalog Number: 8065921541 Software Version: N/A Product Description: Ophthalmic Knife Component: N/A

Reason for Recall

Alcon has detected an increase in complaint reports related to sharpness for specific ClearCut Dual Bevel Sideport and A-OK Corneal/Scleral V-Lance Ophthalmic knives.

Distribution Pattern

Worldwide distribution - US Nationwide and the countries of Argentina, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, China, Columbia, Croatia, Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, India, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Korea, Kuwait, Luxembourg, Mexico, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Panama, Philippines, Poland, Portugal, Puerto Rico, Romania, Singapore, Slovakia, South Africa, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan, Thailand, Turkey, Ukraine, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom. Product distributed as sterile stand-alone knives have been placed on HOLD. Product included within Alcon Custom Pak (surgical procedure pack) are continuing to be distributed as ceasing distribution would cause immediate market shortage and result in canceled surgeries.

Code Information

Model/Catalog Number: 8065921541; UDI/DI: 00380659215414; Lot/Batch: 15W7XT, 15W7Y8, 15W7Y9, 15W9E6, 15W9E8, 15X5JJ, 15X56A, 15X56C, 15X5KV, 15X5KX, 1618UH, 1618UJ, 161A1K, 1618V4, 1618V5, 161A21, 161A22, 162WY5, 162WY6, 162WYL, 162WYN, 1636Y8, 1636Y9, 1636YV, 164RXL, 164RY8, 164RYA, 164WV3, 164WW9, 164WWC, 1668MR, 1668MT, 1668NH, 1668NJ, 1668NK, 166E89, 166E90, 166E91, 167PVK, 167R34, 167PW7, 167PW8, 167PW9, 167R3K, 167R3L, 168TE8, 168UEX, 168TEN, 168UFJ, 168UFL, 169L38, 169L3M, 169P3C, 169P3D, 16ALXE, 16ALXF, 16AM34, 16ALY0, 16AM36, 16AV03, 16AV1T, 16DFKA, 16DFXT, 16DFL0, 16DFY7, 16DFY8, 16DNJ4, 16DNJN, 16DNJP, 16DNP3, 16DNP4, 16EM6V, 16EM6W, 16JAVH, 16JAVJ, 16JAVK, 16JAVL, 16JAVM;

Source

Dataset: openFDA device recall enforcement reports
FDA record: This recall in openFDA (JSON)
Enforcement Report: Search FDA's Enforcement Report for Z-1923-2024
openFDA file date: Oct 26, 2026
Loaded by RegDataLab: Oct 27, 2026

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