# FDA recall Z-1925-2024

> **Alcon Research LLC** · Class II · device recall initiated 2024-04-22.

## Product

ClearCut S Safety Sideport Knife 1.2mm Dual Bevel  Model/Catalog Number: 8065771541  Software Version: N/A  Product Description: Ophthalmic Knife  Component: N/A

## Reason for recall

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, Norway, Panama, Philippines, Poland, Portugal, Puerto Rico, Romania, Singapore, Slovakia, South Africa, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan, Thailand, Turkey, Ukraine, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom.  Product distributed as sterile stand-alone knives have been placed on HOLD. Product included within Alcon Custom Pak (surgical procedure pack) are continuing to be distributed as ceasing distribution would cause immediate market shortage and result in canceled surgeries.

## Key facts

- **Recall number:** Z-1925-2024
- **Recalling firm:** Alcon Research LLC
- **Classification:** Class II
- **Product type:** device
- **Status:** Ongoing
- **Initiation date:** 2024-04-22
- **Report date:** 2024-06-05

- **Voluntary/Mandated:** Voluntary: Firm initiated
- **Location:** Fort Worth, TX, United States

## Primary source

FDA Enforcement Reports: https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/ires/index.cfm?Product=Z-1925-2024

## Citation

> AI Analytics. FDA recall Z-1925-2024. Retrieved 2026-06-12 from https://api.ai-analytics.org/recall/Z-1925-2024. Source: US FDA. Licensed CC0.

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