FDA Recall Terminated

MONARCH II IOL Delivery System, Cartridge Model B, part #8065977758, packaged in pouches, 10 pouches/carton, and labeled in part ***Alcon Laboratories Fort Worth, Texas 76134 USA***for AcrySof IOLs*** The product is used for implanting intraocular lenses (IOLs) into the eye following cataract removal. Each cartridge is imprinted with the model type on the wing of the Monarch II cartridge which can be visually verified prior to use.

Recall: Z-2441-2008 · Initiated July 7, 2008

Recall

Recall Number
Z-2441-2008
Event Number
49113
Firm
Alcon Laboratories, Inc
FEI Number
1610287
Product Code
KYB
Status
Terminated
Root Cause
Mixed-up of materials/components
Initiated
July 7, 2008
Posted
September 23, 2008
Terminated
August 26, 2009
Address
6201 South Fwy Fort, Worth, TX, 76134-2001

Description

MONARCH II IOL Delivery System, Cartridge Model B, part #8065977758, packaged in pouches, 10 pouches/carton, and labeled in part ***Alcon Laboratories Fort Worth, Texas 76134 USA***for AcrySof IOLs*** The product is used for implanting intraocular lenses (IOLs) into the eye following cataract removal. Each cartridge is imprinted with the model type on the wing of the Monarch II cartridge which can be visually verified prior to use.

Reason

Delivery cartridge for implanting intraocular lenses is mislabeled and may result in complicated insertion and damage to the lens.

Action

The recalling firm notified healthcare professional consignees and affiliated foreign distributors by letter on 07/07/08 and advised of the mislabeled device and potential hazard associated with delivery of the IOL. Consignees were instructed to return identified lots in their inventory and to return the enclosed business reply card for product replacement. Contact Stericycle Inc at 1-800-668-4391 for assistance with returning the recalled product. Contact Alcon Customer Service at 1-800-862-5266 for questions about the recall.

Distribution

Nationwide and OUS: Brazil, Canada, Chile, Hong Kong, Singapore and India.

Quantity

7962 units