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Alcon Research, Ltd. recalls VERION Reference Unit (Vision Planner) Product Usage: The VERION Image Guided system is an advanced surgical plannin

Recalled April 20, 2016 · FDA recall Z-1394-2016 · Alcon Research

Hazard
Alcon is conducting a voluntary medical device correction of all VERION Reference Units (Vision Planner) that are shared with the Alcon LenSx Laser System after receiving reports concerning the inclusion of unplanned arcuates on printed, saved (.pdf) or exported surgical plans. · FDA Class II
Units
97 units
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Description

Alcon is conducting a voluntary medical device correction of all VERION Reference Units (Vision Planner) that are shared with the Alcon LenSx Laser System after receiving reports concerning the inclusion of unplanned arcuates on printed, saved (.pdf) or exported surgical plans.

Product
VERION Reference Unit (Vision Planner) Product Usage: The VERION Image Guided system is an advanced surgical planning, imaging and guidance technology designed to provide greater accuracy and efficiency during cataract surgery. It allows eye surgeons to capture a high-resolution, diagnostic reference image of the patients eye pre-operatively, quickly determine an optimized surgical plan that enables surgeons to see all inclusions and alignment in real-time.
Manufacturer(s)
Alcon Research, Ltd.

Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration. Official recall notice on fda.gov

Alcon Research, Ltd. recalls VERION Reference Unit (Vision Planner) Product Usage: The VERION Image Guided system is an advanced surgical plannin | RecallWatchUSA