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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' 8065000250 UNITY 27+DS HYPERVIT 30K VIT PROBE 8065753168 UNITY 25+ 7.5K ANTERIOR VIT PROBE 8065753179 UNITY 25+ HYPERVIT 30K VIT PROBE 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

FDA Recall Z-0304-2026 · Posted 2025-10-24

Recalling FirmAlcon Research LLC
Recall StatusOpen, Classified
Product CodeMLZ
Date Initiated2025-08-05
Product Quantity577

Reason for Recall

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

Firm 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.

Root Cause

Process control

Distribution Pattern

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,

Related FDA 510(k) Records

Devices referenced by this recall via K-numbers.

K242184Alcon 27GA Chandelier (8065000252); Alcon 27+ DS Wide Angle Endoilluminator (8065000253); Alcon 27+ DS Endoilluminator (8065000256);Alcon Laboratories, Inc. · 2024-12-04K233876UNITY VCS (8065000296); UNITY CS (8065000297)Alcon Laboratories, Inc. · 2024-06-21

Official Source

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Source: FDA Enforcement Report / Recall database. Always confirm against the official FDA record.

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