Safety Alerts

Safety Alerts

Starting from 1 January 2022, active safety alerts related to medical devices listed under MDACS are listed below. For safety alerts before 1 January 2022, please refer to archive.

Medical Device Safety Alert: Alcon Laboratories, Incorporated ClearCut Dual Bevel Sideport and A-OK Comeal/Scleral V-Lance Ophthalmic knives

19 Aug 2024

The United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has posted a medical device safety alert concerning Alcon Laboratories, Incorporated ClearCut Dual Bevel Sideport and A-OK Comeal/Scleral V-Lance Ophthalmic knives [HKMD No.: 120360]

According to the FDA, Alcon has detected an increase in complaint reports related to sharpness for specific ClearCut Dual Bevel Sideport and A-OK Comeal/Scleral V-Lance Ophthalmic knives.

For further information, please visit: https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/ires/index.cfm?Event=94989

If you are in possession of the affected products, please contact your supplier for necessary actions.

Posted on 19 Aug 2024

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