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SKBM Microkeratome cutting tool

FDA device recall Z-0612-03 · posted 2003-03-06 · Terminated

Recall details

Recalling firm
Alcon Laboratories, Inc
Reason for recall
Degradation of glue causes glass movement resulting in misalignment that can cause deeper cuts than anticipated.
Action taken
Customers have been notified in writing of this recall action (11/18/2002), and instructed to return all SKBM and/or Lasitome microkeratome products. All returned product will be physically segregated and dispositioned by Alcon. Recall Effectiveness checks will be attempted between 10%-100% of the consignees.
Root cause
Other
Status
Terminated
Product code
HNO
Quantity affected
567
Distribution
Distribution was nationwide and to the following foreign countries: Spain, Taiwan, UK, Mexico, Brazil, India, France, Ireland, China, Lebanon, Germany, Australia, Italy, Saudi Arabia, Greece, Japan, N
Date initiated
2002-11-18
Date posted
2003-03-06
Date terminated
2003-07-08
Location
Fort Worth, TX

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