Events

Recall of ReSTOR IOL

According to U.S. Food and Drug Administration, this recall involved a device in United States that was produced by Alcon Research, Ltd..

What is this?

A correction or removal action taken by a manufacturer to address a problem with a medical device. Recalls occur when a medical device is defective, when it could be a risk to health, or when it is both defective and a risk to health.

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  • Type of Event
    Recall
  • Event ID
    71630
  • Event Risk Class
    Class 1
  • Event Number
    Z-2323-2015
  • Event Initiated Date
    2015-04-15
  • Event Date Posted
    2015-08-07
  • Event Status
    Terminated
  • Event Country
    United States
  • Event Terminated Date
    2017-06-30
  • Event Source
    USFDA
  • Event Source URL
    https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/cdrh/cfdocs/cfres/res.cfm?id=138425
  • Notes / Alerts
    U.S. data is current through June 2018. All of the data comes from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, except for the category Manufacturer Parent Company.
    The Parent Company was added by ICIJ.
    The parent company information is based on 2017 public records.
  • Extra notes in the data
    intraocular lens - Product Code HQL
  • Reason
    There are reports of post - operative inflammation and/or toxic anterior segment syndrome (tass) after cataract surgery.
  • Action
    Alcon Research sent recall notification letters dated April 16, 2015, to all affected consignees. The letter identified the product, the problem, and the action to be taken by the customer. Customers were instructed to stop using the affected product and place on hold until their sales representatives visit their site for withdrawal. Follow up communication activities included personal contact via phone and site visits. For questions regarding this recall call 817-293-0450.

Device

ReSTOR IOL
  • Model / Serial
    Model Numbers: SN6AD1, SN6AD3, SV25T0, MN6AD1,SND1T3, SND1T4, SND1T5 and SND1T6 and all lot numbers.
  • Product Classification
    Ophthalmic Devices
  • Device Class
    3
  • Implanted device?
    Yes
  • Distribution
    Distribution Japan, No US distribution.
  • Product Description
    ReSTOR intraocular lens and ReSTOR Toric intraocular lens. || The Alcon AcrySof IQ ReSTOR and IQ ReSTOR Toric intraocular lenses are posterior chamber lenses intended as optical implants designed to replace the human crystalline lens in adult patients following cataract surgery. The lenses subject to this correction are manufactured specifically for Japan.
  • Manufacturer
    Alcon Research, Ltd.

Manufacturer

Alcon Research, Ltd.
  • Manufacturer Address
    Alcon Research, Ltd., 6201 South Fwy, Fort Worth TX 76134-2099
  • Manufacturer Parent Company (2017)
    Novartis Ag
  • Source
    USFDA