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Constellation Vision System, Model: Constellation XT, Catalogue Number: 8065751548 The Constellation Vision System is an

FDA device recall Z-1927-2010 · posted 2010-07-13 · Terminated

Recall details

Recalling firm
Alcon Research LTD dba Alcon Laboratories, Inc.
Reason for recall
Alcon identified system performance and machine settings that may impact the infusion performance of the CONSTELLATION Vision System, causing unexpected shut down, unresponsive touch screens, and fluidics issues.
Action taken
The firm, Alcon, sent a "URGENT: MEDICAL DEVICE RECALL" letter dated July 2, 2010, along with training material to all customers. The letter informed the customers of the problem and indicated that Alcon Surgical Sales representative will be contacting them in the near future to follow-up on this training material and to answer any questions you may have. Alcon informed the customers that this action will not require removal of the CONSTELLATION Vision System from their facility. The letter also informed the customers that their Alcon Technical Customer Service Representative will be contacting them when we are authorized to provide you with the software and hardware updates for your system. For assistance and questions regarding the CONSTELLATION Vision System, customers were told they may contact their Alcon Surgical Sales Representative or Alcon Technical Consumer Affairs at 1-800-561-6466, Option 8.
Root cause
Software design
Status
Terminated
Product code
HQC
Quantity affected
824 units total
Distribution
Worldwide distribution.
Date initiated
2010-04-30
Date posted
2010-07-13
Date terminated
2011-09-19
Location
Irvine, CA

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