Class II U.S. Food and Drug Administration

Brand Name: Alcon Laboratories, Inc. Product Name: Accessory devices recall: Due to incomplete seals in the pouch which provide the sterile barrier

Recall published 12 months ago

Due to incomplete seals in the pouch which provide the sterile barrier.

The hazard: Sterility or particulate concern

The concern here is contamination of a product that bypasses the body’s normal defences, which is why the threshold for recalling it is low.

What the notice says: Due to incomplete seals in the pouch which provide the sterile barrier.

Why it matters: The product was made or packaged in conditions that cannot assure sterility, or visible particles were found in it. For anything injected, infused or used in the eye, that is a direct route for contamination into the body.

Symptoms and when to call a doctor

Watch for fever, chills, pain, redness, swelling or discharge at an injection site, and for a red, painful or suddenly blurred eye after using an eye product. Any of these needs same-day medical attention. Do not wait to see whether it settles, and tell the clinician which product and lot you used so it can be reported against the recall.

This page is general information, not medical advice. If you feel unwell, a clinician who can see you is the only person able to judge your case.

Recall details

Recall number
Z-0305-2026
Published
November 5, 2025
Risk level
Class II
Status
Ongoing
Issued by
U.S. Food and Drug Administration
Brand
Alcon Research LLC
Product type
Medical devices
Units affected
25,778
Distribution
Nationwide
Made in
United States
Lot / code info
Catalog Number: 8065750918 UDI-DI code:00380657509188 Lot/Batch Number: 1790L4 Catalog Number: 8065750957 UDI-DI code: 00380657509577 Lot/Batch Numbers: 1788D3 1788DC 1788D1 1790T0 179LNP 179LNT 179LNV 179LP2 179LPA 17A0P8 17A0PC 17A0PH 17C125 17CJEW 17CXT3 17D0RY 17DL3Y 17DL40 17DL41 17DL42 17DL46 17DPRT 17DPRU 17ERNK 17F2NR 17F55K Catalog Number: 8065750972 UDI-DI code: 00380657509720 Lot/Batch Numbers: 17C8T2 17C8T4 17E0TX Catalog Number: 8065751014 UDI-DI code: 00380657510146 Lot/Batch Numbers: 1789PV 1789PW 1788DD 1788DE 17C2MY 17C2NE 17DL3P 17DL3U 17DL3W 17DL3X 17E0WU 17E0X0 17F4D6 Catalog Number: 8065751441 UDI-DI code: 00380657514410 Lot/Batch Numbers: 17C6U5 17C359 17C35A Catalog Number: 8065751577 UDI-DI code: 00380657515776 Lot/Batch Numbers: 1789P4 1789P5 1789P6 179MCD 17C2RV 17C2RY 17C2T3 17DPN7 17DPN8
UPC codes
00380657509188, 00380657509577, 00380657509720, 00380657510146, 00380657514410, 00380657515776

Products covered by this recall

Brand Name: Alcon Laboratories, Inc. Product Name: Accessory devices for Unity and Constellation surgical consoles Model/Catalog Number: Many - See 'Attachment 1 - Affected Product List' 8065750918 PAK,I/A LINE,NGVS 8065750957 ASSY,SHIP,CONSTELLATION VFC 8065750972 ENDOILLUMATOR,RFID,23G 8065751014 CONST AUTO GAS FILL PAK 8065751014 CONST AUTO GAS FILL PAK 8065751441 ENDOILLUMINATOR,RFID,25G 8065751577 CHANDELIER,25GA,W/RFID Software Version: N/A Product Description: These products are standalone accessory devices meant for vitrectomy surgical procedures. They interface with a corresponding Alcon surgical console. Component: N/A

Check your product

The notice names 7 codes you can read straight off the package. Type the one printed on yours and the list below narrows to it.

UPC / barcode

Read the twelve digits under the barcode on the package.

  • 00380657509188
  • 00380657509577
  • 00380657509720
  • 00380657510146
  • 00380657514410
  • 00380657515776

Lot or batch code

Usually ink-stamped near the seam, the cap or the bottom of the pack.

  • 778

Codes are lifted verbatim from the FDA — Device enforcement notice. A code that is missing here may still be covered — the official notice is the complete list.

What to do about Sterility

Alcon Research LLC — The concern here is contamination of a product that bypasses the body’s normal defences, which is why the threshold for recalling it is low.

  1. Stop using the affected lot and check the lot number on your own carton or vial against the codes listed above.
  2. Do not use a vial or syringe with visible particles, cloudiness or discolouration, whether or not it is on the recall list.
  3. Call your prescriber or pharmacy today about a replacement from an unaffected lot — do not simply skip doses of a medicine you depend on.
  4. If you are a clinic or pharmacy, quarantine the stock and work it through your usual recall log.

Getting a replacement supply

Do not let a refund question interrupt your treatment. Deal with the supply first and the money second.

  • Call the pharmacy before you run low. They can see which lot they dispensed to you and will usually swap it the same day.
  • Insurers do not normally count a recall replacement against a refill limit. If one is refused, ask the pharmacist to call it through as a recall override.
  • Over-the-counter products are refunded at the till like any other purchase; the recall notice on your phone is enough to explain the return.
  • If the manufacturer runs a direct reimbursement form, it will be linked from the official notice on this page.

Company contact: Alcon Research LLC — 6201 South Fwy, Fort Worth, TX, 76134-2099

The official notice

This page summarises a notice published by U.S. Food and Drug Administration. The agency notice is the authoritative version — read it before you act, and treat it as the final word if anything here looks different.

Open the FDA — Device enforcement record U.S. Food and Drug Administration recalls

Questions people ask about this recall

Why was Alcon Research LLC medical devices recalled?

Due to incomplete seals in the pouch which provide the sterile barrier. Due to incomplete seals in the pouch which provide the sterile barrier.

How do I know if I have the recalled product?

Match the codes printed on your package against the notice: UPC 00380657509188, 00380657509577, 00380657509720; lot code 778. If the code on your package is not on that list, your unit is outside the recall.

What should I do with it right now?

Stop using the affected lot and check the lot number on your own carton or vial against the codes listed above.

Can I get my money back?

Call the pharmacy before you run low. They can see which lot they dispensed to you and will usually swap it the same day.

Where was the recalled product sold?

It was distributed nationwide.

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