Reported Sep 7, 2016 · Terminated

Alcon AcrySof IQ IOL with ULTRASERT Delivery System Product Usage: The Alcon AcrySof IQ Intraocular Lens (IOL) is an…

Alcon Research, Ltd.

Moderate riskThis product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.

What you should do

Stop using the affected lot and contact the recalling firm for the return or refund process. Check the FDA enforcement report for lot-level detail.

Firm contact: Alcon Research, Ltd. · 6201 South Fwy · Fort Worth, TX · 76134-2099

Is this the product you have?

  • Alcon AcrySof IQ IOL with
  • ULTRASERT Delivery System Product UsageThe Alcon AcrySof IQ Intraocular Lens (IOL) is an acrylic foldable singlepiece posterior chamber lens for the replacement of the human crystalline lens in the visual correction of aphakia in adult patients following cataract surgery. This material is capable of being folded prior to insertion. The lens gently unfolds to a fullsize lens body following implantation. The lens has a biconvex optic with supporting haptics The AcrySof IQ IOLs are provided in the ULTRASERT Preloaded Delivery System for a convenient, controlled means to reliably place these lenses into the capsular bag
Lot codes and dates
  • Lot numbers
    • 12407022
    • 12407085
    • 12407087
    • 12409013
    • 12409024
    • 12409026
    • 12409028
Amount recalled
371 units

Why it was recalled

The ULTRASERT Delivery System from certain lots have an inferior surface characteristic that could result in the IOL becoming lodged in the Delivery System

This product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.

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Where this came from

Source: U.S. Food & Drug Administration (openFDA)

Read the FDA (openFDA device enforcement) notice

Notice updated Jun 7, 2017 · Data as of Sep 19, 6:01 PM UTC

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