Recall Record

Fort Worth, TX, United States

Alcon Research LLC recalls

28 recalls recorded since 2018, most recently on 21 April 2026. 22 are listed as ongoing. Status and classification are as published by the FDA.

Recalls28
Ongoing (FDA)22
Terminated or completed6
Class I (FDA)3

Ongoing Class II Drugs

Recall started
21 April 2026
Reason
Lack of Assurance of Sterility: Due to FDA inspection observations that it believes may impact product quality.
Distribution
Nationwide within the United States
Initiated
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Recall numbers
D-0492-2026, D-0491-2026

Ongoing Class I Medical devices

Recall started
24 November 2025
Reason
Ophthalmic procedure packs may have incomplete seals affecting sterility.
Distribution
US Nationwide distribution in the states of CA, ND, UT.
Initiated
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Recall number
Z-0939-2026

Ongoing Class II Medical devices

Recall started
30 September 2025
Reason
Potential for a weak seal in some units resulting in compromise in sterility.
Distribution
Worldwide - US distribution in the states of Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, Connecticut, Florida, Idaho, Iowa, Louisiana, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, Oklahoma, Oregon, Tennessee, Texas, Washington and the country of Canada.
Initiated
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Recall number
Z-0326-2026

Ongoing Class II Medical devices

Recall started
15 September 2025
Reason
XXX
Distribution
Worldwide - US Nationwide distribution including in the states of PA, MN, CA, FL, LA, CO, KS, IL, AK, OH, NY, NM, DE, TX, GA, NJ, MI, SC, AR, IN, OR, VA, WI, AZ, TN, KY, AL, MA, WA, NE, MT, SD, CT, NC, MO, UT, WY, DC, NH, MD, ID, RI, ND, HI, ME, IA, MS, NV, OK, WV, VT and the countries of GB, CA, IE
Initiated
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Recall number
Z-0581-2026

Ongoing Class II Medical devices

Recall started
5 August 2025
Reason
Due to incomplete seals in the pouch which provide the sterile barrier.
Distribution
Worldwide distribution: US (nationwide): AK, AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DC, DE, FL, GA, HI, IA, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, MS, MT, NC, ND, NE, NH, NJ, NM, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, RI, SC,SD,TN, TX, VA, WA, WI, and WV; and OUS (foreign) to countries of: Argentina, Australia, Austria, Azerba
Initiated
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Recall numbers
Z-0305-2026, Z-0307-2026, Z-0306-2026, Z-0304-2026, Z-0308-2026

Ongoing Class II Medical devices

Recall started
28 April 2025
Reason
Due to the potential that some units within specific lots were damaged during the manufacturing process. The area of damage is within the same area of the lidding. While the damage in the lidding is visibly noticeable, due to risk of sterility being compromised.
Distribution
Worldwide - U.S. Nationwide distribution including in the states of AK, AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DC, DE, FL, GA, HI, IA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, MS, MT, NC, NE, NH, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, PR, RI, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, VT, WA, WI, and WV. The countries of Albania, Ar
Initiated
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Recall numbers
Z-2108-2025, Z-2109-2025, Z-2110-2025

Ongoing Class II Medical devices

Recall started
10 February 2025
Reason
Customer-designed sterile surgical procedure packs contain latex components as specified; but, the content label sealed within the transparent sterile pouch contains the symbol for a latex-free product. If users or patients with latex sensitivity come into contact with latex, an allergic reaction may occur.
Distribution
US Nationwide distribution in the states of AK, AR, AZ, FL, MD, MN, NC, NE, OH, PA, TX, WA, WI.
Initiated
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Recall number
Z-1293-2025

Ongoing Class I Drugs

Recall started
18 December 2024
Reason
Non-Sterility
Distribution
US Nationwide.
Initiated
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Recall number
D-0200-2025

Ongoing Class II Medical devices

Recall started
13 November 2024
Reason
Increase in complaints associated with a molding defect within the inner lumen of delivery cartridges which could result in a scratch on the intraocular lens (IOL) upon delivery.
Distribution
US: AK AL AR AZ CA CO CT DE FL GA GU HI IA ID IL IN KS KY LA MA MD ME MI MN MO MS MT NC ND NE NH NJ NM NV NY OH OK OR PA RI SC SD TN TX UT VA VT WA WI WV WY OUS: Russia, Egypt
Initiated
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Recall number
Z-0835-2025

Ongoing Class III Medical devices

Recall started
15 October 2024
Reason
Reported breakage in the tubing Anti-Reflux Valve (ARV) due to improper use. As a result, changes to labeling were made.
Distribution
US distribution to states of: Delaware, Illinois, and Oklahoma
Initiated
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Recall number
Z-0490-2025

Ongoing Class II Medical devices

Recall started
8 August 2024
Reason
Material with a quality issue was used in contact lens production, so contact lenses may not meet quality and/or performance standards for the entirety of their labeled shelf life, and wearing these lenses may lead to temporary issues such as irritation, redness, or blurred vision.
Distribution
US: UT, TX, NC, MT, AL, WA, MS, PA, LA, MI, GA, FL, KY, OH, AZ, IL, CA, NJ, TN, NY, AR, MN, WI, MD, OK, SC, OR, MA, CO, VA, CT, IA, DE, WV, MO, ID, SD, NE, NV, IN, ME, VT, NM, NH, AK, HI, KS, RI, WY, PR, DC. OUS: GB, NL, HK, ES, PL, IT, FR, CA, CH, PT, AT, DE, NO, GG, LU, CZ, SK, DK, FI, SE, IN, OM
Initiated
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Recall number
Z-3313-2024

Ongoing Class II Medical devices

Recall started
15 July 2024
Reason
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.
Distribution
Domestic: Nationwide Distribution Countries Affected: Argentina, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, Chile, China, Colombia, Croatia, Czech Republic, Denmark, Ecuador, Emirates, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hong Kong, Hungary, India, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Korea, Kosovo, Luxemburg, Ma
Initiated
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Recall numbers
Z-2664-2024, Z-2673-2024, Z-2665-2024, Z-2667-2024, Z-2655-2024, Z-2659-2024, Z-2658-2024, Z-2662-2024, Z-2661-2024, Z-2654-2024, Z-2649-2024, Z-2656-2024 and 24 more

Ongoing Class II Medical devices

Recall started
23 May 2024
Reason
After surgery initiation, while using surgical image guidance, if significant eye rotation/movement occurs, a software anomaly may cause re-establishment of incorrect new registration angle, range indicator will display incorrectly, which could result in incorrect placement of toric IOL axis, which could cause astigmatic error under/over correction resulting in decreased uncorrected visual acuity.
Distribution
Worldwide - US Nationwide distribution including in the states of AL, AR, CA, CO, CT, FL, GA, HI, IA, IL, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, MT, NC, NE, NJ, NV, NY, OH, OK, PA, SC, TN, TX, WA, WI, PR and the countries of Canada, Japan, France.
Initiated
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Recall number
Z-2412-2024

Ongoing Class II Medical devices

Recall started
22 April 2024
Reason
Alcon has detected an increase in complaint reports related to sharpness for specific ClearCut Dual Bevel Sideport and A-OK Corneal/Scleral V-Lance Ophthalmic knives.
Distribution
Worldwide distribution - US Nationwide and the countries of Argentina, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, China, Columbia, Croatia, Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, India, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Korea, Kuwait, Luxembourg, Mexico, Netherlands, New Zealand,
Initiated
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Recall numbers
Z-1925-2024, Z-1922-2024, Z-1924-2024, Z-1923-2024

Ongoing Class II Medical devices

Recall started
15 March 2024
Reason
Due to complaints of particulates, residue, occlusions, and bent tips for sterile cannulas.
Distribution
Worldwide distribution - U.S. Nationwide including in the states of AK, AR, CA, CO, CT, FL, GA, IA, ID, IL, IN, KY, LA, MA, MD, MI, MN, MT, NC, ND, NE, NJ, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, WA, WI, and WV. The countries of Australia, Canada, and New Zealand.
Initiated
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Recall number
Z-1606-2024

Ongoing Class II Medical devices

Recall started
21 February 2024
Reason
Medline Bulb irrigation syringes recalled due to potential for packaging sterile barrier to be breached, and these syringes were packed inside surgical procedure packs that were subsequently terminally sterilized, so after the packs are opened, syringes should be discarded at surgical case end, and not reshelved, because the use of non-sterile bulb irrigation syringes may increase infection risk.
Distribution
US Nationwide distribution in the states of OH, WV.
Initiated
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Recall number
Z-1370-2024

Ongoing Class II Medical devices

Recall started
7 September 2023
Reason
Custom surgical procedure packs contain latex gloves but are labeled as "latex free".
Distribution
US: VA OUS: None
Initiated
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Recall number
Z-0260-2024

Ongoing Class II Medical devices

Recall started
18 August 2023
Reason
Ophthalmic microsurgical vision systems have a new Printed Circuit Board (PCB) design that could lead to higher voltage to a PCB component, that could cause component failure and loss of pressure control for the use of cutters, scissors, and forceps, which could lead to an increased risk of microbial infection, tissue damage and progressive visual impairment.
Distribution
US: GA, IL, PR
Initiated
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Recall number
Z-0099-2024

Ongoing Class II Medical devices

Recall started
28 June 2023
Reason
Reports of patient injury during use in procedures due to potential for plastic debris from over-tightening with included plastic wrench.
Distribution
Worldwide distribution - US Nationwide and the countries of Aland Islands, Albania, Algeria, Andorran, Argentina, Armenia, Aruba, Australia, Austria, Azerbaijan, Bahamas, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Barbados, Belarus, Belgium, Bermuda, Botswana, Brazil, Brunei Daruss., Bulgaria, Burma, Cambodia, Canada, Ca
Initiated
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Recall numbers
Z-2407-2023, Z-2409-2023, Z-2406-2023, Z-2408-2023, Z-2411-2023, Z-2410-2023

Ongoing Class II Medical devices

Recall started
10 March 2023
Reason
Sterility; Steril surgical procedure packs contain incomplete seals.
Distribution
US: AL, AR, CA, IA, ID, IN, KY, MN, NC, ND, NJ, OH, PA, TX, OUS: None
Initiated
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Recall number
Z-1291-2023

Ongoing Class II Medical devices

Recall started
31 October 2022
Reason
Due to difficulty removing the liner on the adhesive components of the affected drapes and as a result may render the product unusable. In addition, the manufacturer of the drapes has observed an increase in reported adhesive related skin injuries for these affected lots.
Distribution
Worldwide Distribution: U.S.(nationwide) to states of: AK, AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DE, FL, GA, HI, IA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, MS, MT, NC, ND, NE, NH, NJ, NV, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, RI, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, VT, WA, WI, WV, and WY; and O.U.S. (foreign) to countries of: Austral
Initiated
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Recall number
Z-0354-2023

Ongoing Class II Medical devices

Recall started
9 June 2022
Reason
Due to latex gloves being include in Custom Pak. Kits are supposed to include non-latex gloves.
Distribution
U.S.: AZ, CA, MO, and NY O.U.S.: None
Initiated
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Recall number
Z-1373-2022

Terminated Class II Medical devices

Recall started
2 February 2021
Terminated
30 June 2023
Reason
Reports have been received concerning mold found on gowns included in custom ophthalmic surgery packages.
Distribution
Distribution US nationwide, including Puerto Rico; Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Mexico, Malaysia, and Thailand
Initiated
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Recall number
Z-1328-2021

Terminated Class II Medical devices

Recall started
24 August 2020
Terminated
17 November 2021
Reason
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.
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.
Initiated
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Recall number
Z-0095-2021

Terminated Class II Medical devices

Recall started
17 April 2020
Terminated
5 February 2021
Reason
Incorrect IOL diopter
Distribution
US Nationwide distribution including in the states of TX, PA, CT, IA, MI, NE.
Initiated
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Recall number
Z-2287-2020

Terminated Class I Medical devices

Recall started
28 August 2018
Terminated
18 December 2020
Reason
Analysis of the completed dataset from the COMPASS-XT long-term study showed that the CyPass Micro-Stent group experienced statistically significant endothelial cell loss (ECL) compared to the group who underwent cataract surgery alone.
Distribution
Worldwide distribution. US nationwide including Puerto Rico, Argentina, Australia, Austria, Canada, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Denmark, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, France, Finland, Germany, Hong Kong, Iceland, Italy, Mexico, Peru, Singapore, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, United Kingdom, and Urugua
Initiated
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Recall numbers
Z-0185-2019, Z-0186-2019, Z-0187-2019, Z-0188-2019

Terminated Class II Medical devices

Recall started
25 July 2018
Terminated
24 April 2020
Reason
There was a potential that a 25-gauge infusion cannula may be included within the procedure pak instead of a 20-gauge infusion cannula.
Distribution
There was no domestic distribution. Foreign distribution was made to Germany, Iraq, Israel, Italy, and Moldova.
Initiated
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Recall number
Z-1794-2020

Terminated Class II Medical devices

Recall started
12 January 2018
Terminated
4 February 2022
Reason
Alcon is conducting this Voluntary Medical Device Recall for a specific lot (2060953H) of its 25+ TOTALPLUS Vitrectomy Pak due a potential that a 23GA ULTRAVIT probe may be included within the 25+ TOTALPLUS Vitrectomy Pak, instead of a 25+ ULTRAVIT probe.
Distribution
Worldwide Distribution : Argentina Australia France Italy Mexico Poland Spain Sweden Russia South Korea Ukraine
Initiated
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Recall numbers
Z-0778-2018, Z-0779-2018

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