FDA Recall Open, Classified

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' 8065000393 UNITY HP VISCOUS FLUID CONTROL VFC PACK 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

Recall: Z-0306-2026 · Initiated August 5, 2025

Recall

Recall Number
Z-0306-2026
Event Number
97415
Firm
Alcon Research LLC
FEI Number
1610287
Product Code
HQE
Status
Open, Classified
Root Cause
Process control
Initiated
August 5, 2025
Posted
October 24, 2025
Address
6201 South Fwy Fort, Worth, TX, 76134-2099

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' 8065000393 UNITY HP VISCOUS FLUID CONTROL VFC PACK 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

Reason

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

Action

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.

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,

Quantity

6