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MONARCH II IOL Delivery System, Cartridge Model B, part #8065977758, packaged in pouches, 10 pouches/carton, and labeled

FDA device recall Z-2441-2008 · posted 2008-09-23 · Terminated

Recall details

Recalling firm
Alcon Laboratories, Inc
Reason for recall
Delivery cartridge for implanting intraocular lenses is mislabeled and may result in complicated insertion and damage to the lens.
Action taken
The recalling firm notified healthcare professional consignees and affiliated foreign distributors by letter on 07/07/08 and advised of the mislabeled device and potential hazard associated with delivery of the IOL. Consignees were instructed to return identified lots in their inventory and to return the enclosed business reply card for product replacement. Contact Stericycle Inc at 1-800-668-4391 for assistance with returning the recalled product. Contact Alcon Customer Service at 1-800-862-5266 for questions about the recall.
Root cause
Mixed-up of materials/components
Status
Terminated
Product code
KYB
Quantity affected
7962 units
Distribution
Nationwide and OUS: Brazil, Canada, Chile, Hong Kong, Singapore and India.
Date initiated
2008-07-07
Date posted
2008-09-23
Date terminated
2009-08-26
Location
Fort Worth, TX

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RecordFirmDate
MONARCH II IOL DELIVERY SYSTEM (K001157)Alcon Research, Ltd.2000-06-27