Medical device manufacturer, Alcon, has issued a medical device safety alert concerning its Accurus Standalone Vitreous Probe Paks [Catalogue numbers: 8065741018, 8065750821, 8065751122 and 8065803650].
The manufacturer is conducting a medical device recall for specific lots of its Accurus Vitrectomy Probes due to an insufficient seal on the outside packaging, potentially affecting the sterility of the product. The use of non-sterile vitrectomy probes in surgery can result in patient infection or inflammation. Users are advised to stop using and return the affected devices.
According to the local supplier, the affected products are distributed in Hong Kong.
If you are in possession of the affected products, please contact your supplier for necessary actions.
Posted on 04 June 2015