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Safety Alert for Alcon Accurus Standalone Vitreous Probe Paks

According to Department of Health, this safety alert involved a device in Hong Kong that was produced by Alcon.

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Alerts provide important information and recommendations about products. Even though an alert has been issued, it does not necessarily mean a product is considered to be unsafe. Safety Alerts, addressed to health workers and users, may include recalls. They can be written by manufacturers, but also by health officials.

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  • Type of Event
    Safety alert
  • Date
    2015-06-04
  • Event Date Posted
    2015-06-04
  • Event Country
    Hong Kong
  • Event Source
    DH
  • Event Source URL
    https://www.mdco.gov.hk/english/safety/recalls/recalls_20150604b.html
  • Notes / Alerts
    Hong Kong data is current through September 2018. All of the data comes from the Department of Health (Hong Kong), except for the categories Manufacturer Parent Company and Product Classification.
    The Parent Company and the Product Classification were added by ICIJ.
    The parent company information is based on 2017 public records. The device classification information comes from FDA’s Product Classification by Review Panel, based on matches of data from the U.S. and Hong Kong.
  • Extra notes in the data
    Medical Device Safety Alert
  • Reason
    Medical device safety alert: alcon accurus standalone vitreous probe paks 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.

Device

Alcon Accurus Standalone Vitreous Probe Paks
  • Model / Serial
  • Product Description
    Medical Device Safety Alert: Alcon Accurus Standalone Vitreous Probe Paks
  • Manufacturer
    Alcon

Manufacturer

Alcon