Class II — Potential Health Hazard

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

This voluntary medical device correction is related to Alcon products Recalled by Alcon Research, LTD. Due to This medical device correction is related to Alcon...

Date: May 29, 2012
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

This voluntary medical device correction is related to Alcon products that present a 23G nonvalved trocar cannula and infusion cannula together. These items are available as components within Accurus 23G TotalPLUS Pak, Accurus 23G Combined Procedure Packs (0.9mm and 1.1mm), Constellation 23G Total PLUS Pak, Constellation 23G Combined Pack (0.9 mm and 1.1 mm) and 23G Small Parts Kit. Single use 23G non-valved trocar cannulas are used to provide internal access to the ocular cavity during ophthalmic surgery. Single use infusion cannulas are used for the infusion of fluid or air during ophthalmic surgery to maintain intraocular pressure during posterior segment surgeries.

Quantity: 93,319 (30, 413 distributed domestically & 62,906 internationally)

Why Was This Recalled?

This medical device correction is related to Alcon products that present a 23G non-valved trocar cannula and infusion cannula together because of an issue regarding the loose fit between the 23G non-valved trocar cannula and infusion cannula that could potentially cause a detachment between the non-valved trocar cannula and infusion cannula during surgery.

Where Was This Sold?

This product was distributed nationwide across all 50 states.

Affected (51 states)Not affected

About Alcon Research, LTD.

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