a) Alcon Custom-Pak CONSTELLATION 25G PLUS CHRISTIANA CARE HLTH SERV, # 15340-11, containing TUBING, SALEM SUMP, 14 FR;
Summary
The FDA issued a Class III for a) Alcon Custom-Pak CONSTELLATION 25G PLUS CHRISTIANA CARE HLTH SERV, # 15340-11 by Alcon Research LLC. Reason: Reported breakage in the tubing Anti-Reflux Valve (ARV) due to improper use. As a result, changes to labeling were made..
Details
Source
Device Recall
External ID
Z-0490-2025
Action Date
2024-11-27
Status
Ongoing
Category
device
Product Description
a) Alcon Custom-Pak CONSTELLATION 25G PLUS CHRISTIANA CARE HLTH SERV, # 15340-11, containing TUBING, SALEM SUMP, 14 FR; b) Alcon Custom-Pak DR GREEN VITRECTOMY MERCY HOSPITAL, # 6557-59 and # 6557-60 each containing TUBING, SALEM SUMP, 18 FR; c) VITRECTOMY ILLINOIS MASONIC MED CTR, # 9456-59, # 9456-60, and # 9456-61 each containing TUBING, SALEM SUMP, 18 FR; d) VITRECTOMY MCGEE EYE SURG CTR, # 12216-12, # 12216-14, and # 12216-15, each containing TUBING, SALEM SUMP, 14 FR.
Lot/Code Info: UDI-DI: +H5301ALCON1CPAK10 a) Custom Pak # 15340-11: (Lot, Exp) JZ5221212, 2025-02-28; JZ5221710, 2025-02-28; 16PETC, 2025-03-31; 1704TA, 2025-03-31; 16TENC, 2025-07-31; 16UDE9, 2025-07-31; 16WL8F, 2025-07-31; 16X6FE, 2025-07-31. b) Custom Pak # 6557-59: (Lot, Exp) 2326720H, 2022-02-13; 2333628H, 2022-05-14. Custom Pak # 6557-60: (Lot, Exp) JZ5020496, 2020-10-31; JZ5033702, 2021-03-31; JZ5053771, 2021-12-31; JZ5054044, 2022-01-31; 2343441H, 2022-02-04; 2425727H, 2022-03-13; JZ5070889, 2022-04-30; 2403037H, 2022-05-23; JZ5079439, 2022-05-31; JZ5080320, 2022-05-31; JZ5080898, 2022-05-31; JZ5082125, 2022-05-31; 14VWFU, 2024-12-31; 16DVFW, 2025-02-28; 16R6HM, 2026-01-31; JZ5190740, 2026-02-28. c) Custom Pak # 9456-59: (Lot, Exp) 2328788H, 2021-09-24; 2326181H, 2021-10-29; 2335667H, 2022-01-22; 2337915H, 2022-01-22; 2330901H, 2022-02-13; 2360751H, 2022-02-13; 2332968H, 2022-05-01. Custom Pak # 9456-60: (Lot, Exp) 2377532H, 2022-02-13; 2433004H, 2022-03-13; 2435844H, 2022-03-31; 2438674H, 2022-03-31; 2443455H, 2022-03-31; 2389892H, 2022-05-23; 2402383H, 2022-05-23; 2409316H, 2022-05-23; 2454167H, 2022-05-31; 2391155H, 2022-06-01; 2394641H, 2022-07-08; 2475011H, 2022-07-31. Custom Pak# 9456-61: (Lot, Exp) 2479674H, 2022-05-31; 2510964H, 2022-05-31; 2517601H, 2022-05-31; 2518895H, 2022-05-31; 2502011H, 2022-09-30; 2503593H, 2022-09-30; 2526469H, 2024-03-31; 2530562H, 2024-05-31; 14C3WK, 2024-06-30; 14FY80, 2024-10-31. d) Custom Pak # 12216-12: (Lot, Exp) 2326566H, 2021-08-01; 2329339H, 2021-08-01; 2336115H, 2021-10-01; 2388598H, 2022-06-01; 2384136H, 2022-06-17. Custom Pak # 12216-14: (Lot, EXP) 2401018H, 2022-05-23; 2454202H, 2022-05-31; 2482431H, 2022-06-30; 2458169H, 2022-07-31. Custom Pak # 12216-15: (Lot, Exp) JZ5079827, 2022-05-31; JZ5082848, 2022-05-31; JZ5083055, 2022-05-31; JZ5091224, 2022-08-31; JZ5092309, 2022-08-31; JZ5131291, 2023-03-31; JZ5131748, 2023-03-31; JZ5133797, 2023-08-31; JZ5139090, 2023-08-31; JZ5141753, 2023-08-31; JZ5143948, 2023-08-31; JZ5147454, 2023-08-31; JZ5150525, 2023-12-31; JZ5158900, 2023-12-31; 149JHU, 2024-10-31; 15506R, 2024-11-30; 156MR9, 2025-02-28; JZ5187273, 2025-03-31; JZ5187291, 2025-03-31; 15EU0H, 2025-04-30; JZ5187317, 2025-06-30; JZ5194024, 2025-06-30; JZ5195056, 2025-06-30; JZ5204449, 2025-06-30; JZ5211716, 2025-06-30; 15YK89, 2025-07-31; 15KPMM, 2025-08-31; 15KPN5, 2025-08-31; 15TLUR, 2025-09-30; 160631, 2025-10-31; 160DHT, 2025-10-31; 15Y1WT, 2025-12-31; 16D216, 2025-12-31; 16DXHT, 2026-05-31; 16FC7T, 2026-05-31; 16FVYR, 2026-09-30; 16J56N, 2026-09-30; 16JE01, 2026-09-30; 16KFYW, 2026-09-30.
Quantity Affected: 3486 surgical kits
Reason for Recall
Reported breakage in the tubing Anti-Reflux Valve (ARV) due to improper use. As a result, changes to labeling were made.
Distribution
US distribution to states of: Delaware, Illinois, and Oklahoma
Type: Voluntary: Firm initiated
Recall Initiated: 2024-10-15
Company
Fort Worth, TX
Context & Analysis
This is a Class III recall. Class III recalls involve products unlikely to cause adverse health consequences, but that violate FDA regulations.
This was one of 280 device recalls issued in the same week, part of 403 device-related FDA actions this month.
Alcon Research LLC has 66 FDA actions in our database, including 66 recalls.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a Class III recall?
A Class III recall involves products that are unlikely to cause adverse health effects but violate FDA labeling or manufacturing regulations.
What should I do if I have this product?
Stop using the product. Check the product against the specific lot numbers or identifiers listed in the recall. Contact the manufacturer (Alcon Research LLC) or your retailer for a refund or replacement. If you experienced adverse effects, report them to the FDA via MedWatch.
How often does Alcon Research LLC have FDA actions?
Alcon Research LLC has 66 FDA actions in our database, including 66 recalls and 0 device clearances.
Where can I find the official FDA record?
The official record is available on FDA.gov. Search for "Z-0490-2025" on FDA.gov for the full record. You can also use the openFDA API to query this record programmatically.
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