Class II — Potential Health Hazard

Potential health hazard — use of or exposure to this product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences.

LX3 Floor Stand for LuxOR Ophthalmic Microscope Recalled by Alcon Research, Ltd. Due to Multiple shipments or forceful impact to a caster...

Date: May 25, 2017
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

LX3 Floor Stand for LuxOR Ophthalmic Microscope; Endure LuxOR Q-VUE Ophthalmic Microscope. LX3 Microscope Floor Stands are not stand-alone medical devices, but are used in combination with the LuxOR Ophthalmic Microscope and the LuxOR Ophthalmic Microscope with Q-VUE 3-D Assistant Visualization. These microscopes are used for low magnification visualization during cataract, retina, and cornea surgeries

Quantity: 1,074 units

Why Was This Recalled?

Multiple shipments or forceful impact to a caster on a LuxOr/LX3 microscope may stress the microscope base, which could contribute to a caster breaking or detaching from the base.

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 26 total recalls tracked by RecallDetector.

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