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Alcon Research, LLC: FDA-registered device maker in Houston, TX, United States, 12 510(k) clearances
Alcon Research, LLC is registered with the FDA (registration 1644019) in Houston, TX, United States. It lists 18 device types. The FDA files 12 510(k) clearances under its listings, the newest dated December 4, 2024. 12 recall events name it as the recalling firm. Registered through 2026. FDA data exported November 2, 2026.
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- FDA registration number
- 1644019
- FEI number
- 1000117501
- Address
- 9965 Buffalo Speedway, Houston, TX, United States, 77054
- Owner or operator
- Alcon Laboratories, Inc. (1610287)
- Roles
- Manufacturer
- First device listed
- April 16, 2002
- Registered through
- 2026
Devices it lists
510(k) clearances
The 510(k) numbers this establishment lists, with the FDA decision on each. The applicant is the company that holds the clearance.
| Decided | 510(k) number | Device | Product code | Decision | Applicant | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 4, 2024 | K242184 | Alcon 27GA Chandelier (8065000252); Alcon 27+ DS Wide Angle Endoilluminator (8065000253); Alcon 27+ DS Endoilluminator (8065000256); | MPA | Substantially Equivalent | Alcon Laboratories, Inc. | accessdata.fda.gov |
| June 21, 2024 | K233876 | UNITY VCS (8065000296); UNITY CS (8065000297) | HQC | Substantially Equivalent | Alcon Laboratories, Inc. | accessdata.fda.gov |
| January 10, 2024 | K233902 | Centurion Vision System (Active Sentry) (8065753057) | HQC | Substantially Equivalent | Alcon Laboratories, Inc. | accessdata.fda.gov |
| November 1, 2019 | K191650 | LEGION System | HQC | Substantially Equivalent | Alcon Research, LLC | accessdata.fda.gov |
| March 27, 2018 | K173660 | LenSx Laser System | OOE | Substantially Equivalent | Alcon Laboratories, Inc. | accessdata.fda.gov |
| March 22, 2017 | K170520 | HyperVit Vitrectomy Probe, 23 GA, HyperVit Vitrectomy Probe, 25+, HyperVit Vitrectomy Probe, 27+ | MLZ | Substantially Equivalent | Alcon Research, Ltd. | accessdata.fda.gov |
| August 22, 2014 | K141065 | CONSTELLATION VISION SYSTEM | HQE | Substantially Equivalent | Alcon Research, Ltd. | accessdata.fda.gov |
| November 21, 2011 | K112425 | INFINITI VISION SYSTEM EVERGREEN II AUTOSERT IOL INJECTOR HANDPIECE | HQC | Substantially Equivalent | Alcon Manufacturing, Ltd. | accessdata.fda.gov |
| April 2, 2010 | K093305 | ENHANCED ULTRA VIT PROBE | MLZ | Substantially Equivalent | Alcon Research, Ltd. | accessdata.fda.gov |
| July 2, 2002 | K021566 | INFINITI | HQC | Substantially Equivalent | Alcon Laboratories, Inc. | accessdata.fda.gov |
| April 29, 1988 | K880961 | ALCON SURGICAL PROCEDURE PACKS | LRO | Substantially Equivalent | Alcon Laboratories | accessdata.fda.gov |
| April 6, 1983 | K830822 | EYE DRAPE | HMT | Substantially Equivalent | CooperVision, Inc. | accessdata.fda.gov |
Recalls
Recall events where this establishment is the recalling firm, matched on its FEI.
| Initiated | Event | Class | Status | Product | Reason | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| March 15, 2024 | 94253 | Class II | Ongoing | Various Alcon Custom Paks Surgical Procedure Pack containing Oasis 27Ga Chang Hydrodissection Cannulas. These Custom Paks are surgical procedure packs used by ophthalmic surgeons in a variety of ophthalmic surgeries. The | Due to complaints of particulates, residue, occlusions, and bent tips for sterile cannulas. | accessdata.fda.gov |
| February 21, 2024 | 94094 | Class II | Ongoing | SYRINGE,BULB,2OZ/60CC,GREEN, Part: 300055070, packaged inside Alcon Custom-Pak Surgical Procedure Packs, Products: 18018-06, 3865-44, 5675-76, 13554-11, 18018-06, 15190-16, 15190-16, 15190-16, 15190-16, 15190-16, 13554-1 | 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 irrigatio | accessdata.fda.gov |
| September 7, 2023 | 93115 | Class II | Ongoing | Alcon Custom-Pak, Surgical Procedure Pack REF 14057-09, 45K W/DUOVISC CATARACT, N VIRGINIA EYE SURG CTR | Custom surgical procedure packs contain latex gloves but are labeled as "latex free". | accessdata.fda.gov |
| March 10, 2023 | 91878 | Class II | Ongoing | Alcon Custom Pak Surgical Procedure Pack: Pak Number & Pak Description: 17533-04 DR GROSS LPS LLC 18704-03 CATARACT SURGI CARE 18382-03 DR GEORGE ZAMBELLI BEAVER VALLEY ASC 8685-21 CATARACT PACK EYE SURGICAL CNTR OF AR 1 | Sterility; Steril surgical procedure packs contain incomplete seals. | accessdata.fda.gov |
| October 31, 2022 | 91105 | Class II | Ongoing | Alcon Custom Pak Surgical Procedure Pack | 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. | accessdata.fda.gov |
| June 9, 2022 | 90437 | Class II | Ongoing | Alcon Custom Pak Surgical Procedure Pack: 16998-11 2519351H SALAHUDDIN 2.4 PACK FRESNO SURGICAL HOSP 18392-03 14HDFF CATARACT SWAGEL WOOTTON EYE INSTITUTE 18527-03 14JM57 DOSS CATARACT ALLIANCE EYE SURG PARTNERS 11802-07 | Due to latex gloves being include in Custom Pak. Kits are supposed to include non-latex gloves. | accessdata.fda.gov |
| February 2, 2021 | 87307 | Class II | Terminated | Alcon Custom Ophthalmic Surgical Procedure Packs | Reports have been received concerning mold found on gowns included in custom ophthalmic surgery packages. | accessdata.fda.gov |
| August 24, 2020 | 86315 | 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. | 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. | accessdata.fda.gov |
| January 12, 2018 | 79226 | Class II | Terminated | Alcon 25+ TOT ALPLUS Vitrectomv Pak Includes all necessary items for a core vitrectomy procedure and connects to the CONSTELLATION Vision System. | 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. | accessdata.fda.gov |
| August 8, 2017 | 77965 | Class II | Terminated | Alcon Custom Pak | Alcon is initiating a medical device recall, after receiving notification from a supplier of a recall for x-ray detectable sponges. The one product referenced in the supplier recall notification, is used within Alcon Custom Paks. | accessdata.fda.gov |
| May 29, 2012 | 62419 | Class II | Terminated | This voluntary medical device correction is related to Alcon products that present a 23G nonvalved trocar cannula and infusion cannula together. These items are available as components within Accurus 23G TotalPLUS Pak, A | This medical device correction is related to Alcon products that present a 23G non-valved trocar cannula and infusion cannula together because of an issue regarding the loose fit between the 23G non-valved trocar cannula and infusion cannula that could potentially cause a detachment between the non-valved trocar cannula and infusion cannula during surgery. | accessdata.fda.gov |
| December 22, 2006 | 37153 | Not yet classified | Terminated | Alcon Custom-Pak, part #10975-02, containing BD Beaver Mini-Blade (part #BD6400 or part #BD6900); individual blades repackaged into custom ophthalmic surgical packs and resterilized by Alcon Laboratories, Inc., Houston, | Individually packaged surgical blades, labeled as sterile, found with incomplete seals; blades purchased for use in custom surgical packs. | accessdata.fda.gov |
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