FDA Device recall Z-1506-2013
The Constellation Vision System Pneumatic Handpiece
- FDA Device
- Class II
- terminated
- Published 2013-06-12
On 2013-06-12 the FDA classified a Class II recall of The Constellation Vision System Pneumatic Handpiece by Alcon Grieshaber Ag, citing alcon is conducting a Medical Device Removal for the Constellation Pneumatic Handpiece, DSP, product number 725.01. This action is being taken because the forceps or scissors tips….
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| Agency | FDA Device |
|---|---|
| Recall number | Z-1506-2013 |
| Classification | Class II |
| Status | terminated |
| Initiated | 2013-04-17 |
| Published | 2013-06-12 |
| Last updated | 2026-09-13 11:53 UTC |
| Company | Alcon Grieshaber Ag |
| Distribution | US |
Product
The Constellation Vision System Pneumatic Handpiece. Indicated for both anterior and posterior segment opthalmic surgery.
Reason
Alcon is conducting a Medical Device Removal for the Constellation Pneumatic Handpiece, DSP, product number 725.01. This action is being taken because the forceps or scissors tips (sold separately) may dislodge from the hand piece, if not attached by the user according to the Directions for Use.
Identifiers
| code_info | All Lots of the Constellation Vision System Pneumatic Handpiece, DSP, product number 725.01 |
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Status history
No status changes recorded since RecallRadar first saw this recall on 2026-09-13 11:53 UTC. Current status: terminated.
Source
Official record: https://api.fda.gov/device/enforcement.json?search=recall_number:%22Z-1506-2013%22
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