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.
FDA Recall Z-0490-2025 · Posted 2024-11-19
Recalling FirmAlcon Research LLC
Recall StatusOpen, Classified
Product CodeOJK
Date Initiated2024-10-15
Product Quantity3486 surgical kits
Reason for Recall
Reported breakage in the tubing Anti-Reflux Valve (ARV) due to improper use. As a result, changes to labeling were made.
Firm 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.
Root Cause
Use error
Distribution Pattern
US distribution to states of: Delaware, Illinois, and Oklahoma
Official Source
View FDA Recall →Source: FDA Enforcement Report / Recall database. Always confirm against the official FDA record.