Class I — Serious Health Hazard

Serious health hazard — there is a reasonable probability that use of or exposure to this product will cause serious adverse health consequences or death.

CyPass System 241-S Recalled by Alcon Research, LTD. Due to Analysis of the completed dataset from the COMPASS-XT...

Date: August 28, 2018
Company: Alcon Research, LTD.
Status: Terminated
Source: FDA (Device)

What You Should Do

Stop using this product immediately. Do not consume, use, or distribute it.

Return the product to the place of purchase for a full refund. If you have questions, contact Alcon Research, LTD. directly.

Affected Products

CyPass System 241-S, CYPASS MICRO-STENT, CYPASS LOADED, CYPASS APPLIER, REF CATALOG #: 8065754003 For ophthalmic use.

Quantity: 30561 units

Why Was This Recalled?

Analysis of the completed dataset from the COMPASS-XT long-term study showed that the CyPass Micro-Stent group experienced statistically significant endothelial cell loss (ECL) compared to the group who underwent cataract surgery alone.

Where Was This Sold?

This product was distributed nationwide across all 50 states.

Affected (51 states)Not affected

About Alcon Research, LTD.

Alcon Research, LTD. has 14 total recalls tracked by RecallDetector.

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Data sourced from the FDA (Device). Last updated March 26, 2026. View original report