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

This recall is about sterility assurance. It does not mean every unit is contaminated — it means the manufacturer cannot demonstrate that none of them is.

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-0307-2026
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
330
Distribution
Nationwide
Made in
United States
Lot / code info
Catalog Number: 8065000252 UDI-DI code: 00380650002525 Lot/Batch Numbers: 17CMKR 17D417 Catalog Number: 8065000253 UDI-DI code: 00380650002532 Lot/Batch Number: 17CDMX
UPC codes
00380650002525, 00380650002532

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' 8065000252 UNITY 27 GA CHANDELIER 8065000253 UNITY 27+DS WIDE ANGLE LIGHT PROBE 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 3 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.

  • 00380650002525
  • 00380650002532

Lot or batch code

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

  • 17CDMX — 330

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 — This recall is about sterility assurance. It does not mean every unit is contaminated — it means the manufacturer cannot demonstrate that none of them is.

  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.

Refunds and replacements

With medicines, a replacement supply matters more than cash, and that is what pharmacies are set up to provide.

  • Ask the dispensing pharmacy for a like-for-like replacement from an unaffected lot. This is the fastest route and usually costs nothing.
  • For a mail-order or online pharmacy, use the recall line listed on this page rather than the general support queue.
  • If the recall voided a fill you had already paid for, your insurer will normally authorise a replacement ahead of schedule. Quote the recall number.
  • If you paid out of pocket, ask for a refund of the co-pay or purchase price and keep the receipt the pharmacy issues.

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.

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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 00380650002525, 00380650002532; lot code 17CDMX — 330. 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?

Ask the dispensing pharmacy for a like-for-like replacement from an unaffected lot. This is the fastest route and usually costs nothing.

Where was the recalled product sold?

It was distributed nationwide.

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