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-0308-2026
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
1632
Distribution
Nationwide
Made in
United States
Lot / code info
Catalog Number: 8065000356 UDI-DI code: 00380650003560 Lot/Batch Numbers: 17CFND Catalog Number: 8065000358 UDI-DI code: 00380650003584 Lot/Batch Numbers: 17CMKW 17DR9L Catalog Number: 8065000359 UDI-DI code: 00380650003591 Lot/Batch Number: 17DWCY Catalog Number: 8065000467 UDI-DI code: 00380650004673 Lot/Batch Number: 17CP3T Catalog Number: 8065000468 UDI-DI code: 00380650004680 Lot/Batch Number: 17CP3U
UPC codes
00380650003560, 00380650003584, 00380650003591, 00380650004673, 00380650004680

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' 8065000356 27GA HP ENTRY SYSTEM, 4 MM 1 COUNT 8065000358 25GA HP ENTRY SYSTEM, 6 MM 1 COUNT 8065000359 27GA HP ENTRY SYSTEM, 6 MM 1 COUNT 8065000467 25GA INFUSION CANNULA(4&6MM ES)+TRAY+TMD 8065000468 27GA INFUSION CANNULA(4&6MM ES)+TRAY+TMD 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 8 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.

  • 00380650003560
  • 00380650003584
  • 00380650003591
  • 00380650004673
  • 00380650004680

Lot or batch code

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

  • 17CP3U — 1632

Package size

Match the net weight or the piece count on the front of the pack.

  • 1 COUNT
  • 9 L

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. Call your prescriber or pharmacy today about a replacement from an unaffected lot — do not simply skip doses of a medicine you depend on.
  3. If you are a clinic or pharmacy, quarantine the stock and work it through your usual recall log.
  4. Report any infection or reaction you think the product caused to FDA MedWatch.

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 00380650003560, 00380650003584, 00380650003591; lot code 17CP3U — 1632. 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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