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A.C.S® (Alcon Closure System)

Alcon Laboratories, Inc. · Model 8065306701 · UDI-DI 00380653067019

GAW Prescription
10
510(k) clearances
20,028
Adverse events (226 deaths)
28
Recalls
110
Facilities

Description

Suture - Needle Type AU-5,Blue Polypropylene(PPN), Suture Size 10-0, Suture Length 12,Double Armed

Recalls

DateFirmReason
2026-06-24Covidien, LPProduct may contain a perforation or tear in the sterile barrier packaging. This issue may result in biocontamination of the sterile sutures, which may lead to infection, loss of v
2026-06-24Covidien, LPProduct may contain a perforation or tear in the sterile barrier packaging. This issue may result in biocontamination of the sterile sutures, which may lead to infection, loss of v
2024-12-20Ethicon, LLCSutures may have an open seal on the primary packaging, due to a manufacturing issue on a specific machine, and if issue is undetected could lead to breach in sterility, could intr
2024-12-20Ethicon, LLCSutures may have an open seal on the primary packaging, due to a manufacturing issue on a specific machine, and if issue is undetected could lead to breach in sterility, could intr
2024-12-20Ethicon, LLCSutures may have an open seal on the primary packaging, due to a manufacturing issue on a specific machine, and if issue is undetected could lead to breach in sterility, could intr
2022-12-02Covidien, LPSterile Barrier Breach of Breather Pouch may cause infection or vision loss for ophthalmic procedures in cases where there is direct patient contact
2022-12-02Covidien, LPSterile Barrier Breach of Breather Pouch may cause infection or vision loss for ophthalmic procedures in cases where there is direct patient contact
2018-05-07Ethicon, Inc.The needle associated with certain suture product codes has the potential to perforate the packaging due to a packaging design issue. A perforated package has the potential to caus
2018-05-07Ethicon, Inc.The needle associated with certain suture product codes has the potential to perforate the packaging due to a packaging design issue. A perforated package has the potential to caus
2018-05-07Ethicon, Inc.The needle associated with certain suture product codes has the potential to perforate the packaging due to a packaging design issue. A perforated package has the potential to caus

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Data compiled from public U.S. FDA sources (GUDID, 510(k)/PMA, MAUDE, recalls, establishment registration). Adverse-event reports are unverified and do not establish causation. Informational only — not medical, clinical, or regulatory advice.