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FDA Devices Moderate Class II Terminated

Alcon Custom-Pak Surgical Procedure Packs containing Cardinal Health" PROTEXIS" Latex Micro Surgical Gloves - Product Usage: used by ophthalmic surgeons in a variety of ophthalmic surgeries.

Reported: October 21, 2020 Initiated: August 24, 2020 #Z-0095-2021

Product Description

Alcon Custom-Pak Surgical Procedure Packs containing Cardinal Health" PROTEXIS" Latex Micro Surgical Gloves - Product Usage: used by ophthalmic surgeons in a variety of ophthalmic surgeries.

Reason for Recall

The third-party brand latex micro surgical gloves packaged within specific custom packs may have a degradation defect that could lead to holes and donning tears at the folding area around the cuffs. This could increase the potential risk of infection or cross-patient (clinician) exposure to body fluids.

Details

Recalling Firm
Alcon Research, LLC
Units Affected
16,971 Paks
Distribution
U.S. Nationwide distribution including in the states of AK, AR, AZ, CA, CO, FL, GA, HI, IA, ID, IL, IN, KS, LA, MA, MD, MN, MO, NE, NJ, NV, NY, OK, PA, TN, TX, UT, WA, WV.
Location
Houston, TX

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
Alcon Custom-Pak Surgical Procedure Packs containing Cardinal Health" PROTEXIS" Latex Micro Surgical Gloves - Product Usage: used by ophthalmic surgeons in a variety of ophthalmic surgeries.. Recalled by Alcon Research, LLC. Units affected: 16,971 Paks.
Why was this product recalled?
The third-party brand latex micro surgical gloves packaged within specific custom packs may have a degradation defect that could lead to holes and donning tears at the folding area around the cuffs. This could increase the potential risk of infection or cross-patient (clinician) exposure to body fluids.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Devices on October 21, 2020. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: Z-0095-2021.