FDA Recall Open, Classified

a) Alcon Custom-Pak CONSTELLATION 25G PLUS CHRISTIANA CARE HLTH SERV, # 15340-11, containing TUBING, SALEM SUMP, 14 FR; b) Alcon Custom-Pak DR GREEN VITRECTOMY MERCY HOSPITAL, # 6557-59 and # 6557-60 each containing TUBING, SALEM SUMP, 18 FR; c) VITRECTOMY ILLINOIS MASONIC MED CTR, # 9456-59, # 9456-60, and # 9456-61 each containing TUBING, SALEM SUMP, 18 FR; d) VITRECTOMY MCGEE EYE SURG CTR, # 12216-12, # 12216-14, and # 12216-15, each containing TUBING, SALEM SUMP, 14 FR.

Recall: Z-0490-2025 · Initiated October 15, 2024

Recall

Recall Number
Z-0490-2025
Event Number
95599
Firm
Alcon Research LLC
FEI Number
1610287
Product Code
OJK
Status
Open, Classified
Root Cause
Use error
Initiated
October 15, 2024
Posted
November 19, 2024
Address
6201 South Fwy Fort, Worth, TX, 76134-2099

Description

a) Alcon Custom-Pak CONSTELLATION 25G PLUS CHRISTIANA CARE HLTH SERV, # 15340-11, containing TUBING, SALEM SUMP, 14 FR; b) Alcon Custom-Pak DR GREEN VITRECTOMY MERCY HOSPITAL, # 6557-59 and # 6557-60 each containing TUBING, SALEM SUMP, 18 FR; c) VITRECTOMY ILLINOIS MASONIC MED CTR, # 9456-59, # 9456-60, and # 9456-61 each containing TUBING, SALEM SUMP, 18 FR; d) VITRECTOMY MCGEE EYE SURG CTR, # 12216-12, # 12216-14, and # 12216-15, each containing TUBING, SALEM SUMP, 14 FR.

Reason

Reported breakage in the tubing Anti-Reflux Valve (ARV) due to improper use. As a result, changes to labeling were made.

Action

Alcon issued a letter dated October 16, 2024 "COMMUNICATION OF MEDICAL DEVICE CORRECTION FROM CARDINAL HEALTH" (ALCON CUSTOM PAK COMPONENT SUPPLIER) regarding Alcon Custom Pak surgical kits which contain Cardinal Health Salem Sump PVC Tubes - Double Lumen Nasogastric (NG) Tube. Alcon is instructing its customers to: (1) Read the attached Cardinal Health Medical Device Correction notice. Cardinal Health recommends customers review the eIFU and updated product labels. (2) Complete the attached Alcon Customer Response Form. (3) Return the Alcon Customer Response Form by Fax: 817-302-4337 Email: [email protected] at your earliest convenience. Alcon will reconcile the forms and communicate responses to Cardinal Health. No product return is requested. Please forward the attached Medical Device Correction notice to professionals within your organization who may be using Alcon Custom Pak surgical kits containing the affected Cardinal Health Salem Sump Tubing. Contact Alcon Customer Service at 1-800-862-5266 or contact your Alcon Sales Representative with questions or concerns.

Distribution

US distribution to states of: Delaware, Illinois, and Oklahoma

Quantity

3486 surgical kits